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M4.9 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-07-20 06:44:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on July 20, 2025 at 06:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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
M4.9
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 06:44:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.90000, 160.30000
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 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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