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

UTC time: 2025-07-20 17:23:07 UTC Local time: —
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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

ID
7f5ca7e4e3cb5e6362912be92933e4c764ed327a
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 17:23:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.89000, 159.05000
Temperature
15.1°C

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 (49.1 km)
Regional average: 49.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Distance: 76 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Distance: 78 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'799 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

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