M4.6 Depth: 42.5 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 127 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 10:25:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 27, 2025 at 10:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 127 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia). With a focal depth of about 43 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

42.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-27 10:25:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.57940, 160.34350

Temperature

11.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42.5 km

42.5 km — close to 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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