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M4.7 Depth: 48.1 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 120 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-18 21:29:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 120 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 48 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
48.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 21:29:25 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.04700, 160.42910
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.1 km
Shallow
48.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia

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