M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 16:09:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 16:09:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

53.34000, 160.53000

Temperature

12.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

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

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