M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-20 22:43:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on October 20, 2025 at 22:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-20 22:43:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

53.06000, 160.09000

Temperature

4.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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