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M4.8 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-12 07:28:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on August 12, 2025 at 07:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 07:28:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.36000, 159.13000
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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