M4.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-09 20:01:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 15 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 20:01:33 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.05000, 161.62000
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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