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M4.6 Depth: 40.6 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 150 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-20 16:36:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 150 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 20, 2025 at 16:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 16:36:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.09480, 160.87440
Temperature
12.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.6 km
Shallow
40.6 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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