M4.8 Depth: 59.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-10-12 18:10:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on October 12, 2025 at 18:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

59.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-12 18:10:59 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.39000, 159.76000

Temperature

7.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

59 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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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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