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M4.8 Depth: 20.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 162 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-30 05:16:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 05:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 162 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
20.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 05:16:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.98420, 161.04110
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20.6 km
Shallow
20.6 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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