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M4.9 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 11:36:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 11:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). With a focal depth of about 29 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
M4.9
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 11:36:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.85000, 158.36000
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 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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