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M4.9 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-10-06 17:22:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 50 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 17:22:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.18000, 159.83000
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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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