M4.5 Depth: 58.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 69 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 17:04:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 69 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia) on August 6, 2025 at 17:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

58.7 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 17:04:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

52.69880, 159.47190

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58.7 km

58.7 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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