M4.8 Depth: 64.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 06:36:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 06:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
64.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 06:36:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.61960, 159.15380
Temperature
12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64 km
Shallow
64 km
64 km — deeper 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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