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

UTC time: 2025-08-03 20:52:06 UTC Local time: —
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M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-08-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-08-03 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 67 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 EMSC.

Details

ID
96b4b1df8333ca5d14452e8931c31bd70b3a18a9
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
67.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 20:52:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.74330, 159.26920
Temperature
14.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.1 km
Shallow
67.1 km
67.1 km — deeper than the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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

Felt reports

21felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Aug 3, 2025, 11:41 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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