M4.8 Depth: 4.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-10-19 18:27:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 18:27:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.53160, 159.46910
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 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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