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M4.8 Depth: 27.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-07-30 12:54:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 12:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). With a focal depth of about 27 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 12:54:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.76000, 158.63000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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