M4.9 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-05 12:20:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on August 5, 2025 at 12:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-05 12:20:11 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.90000, 159.17000
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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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  • Asacha
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  • Gorely
    Distance: 106 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'799 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
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