M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 177 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-10-19 19:55:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 19:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 177 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 19:55:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.44390, 159.33880
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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