M4.8 Depth: 16.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 156 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-19 09:22:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 19, 2025 at 09:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 156 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 16 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 09:22:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.77130, 160.90030
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 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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