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M4.6 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 17:23:07 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Jul 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-07-20 17:23:07 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 17:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 17:23:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.89000, 159.05000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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