M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-09-28 14:25:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on September 28, 2025 at 14:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 14:25:10 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
52.92766, 161.60683

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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