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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-20 08:04:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on September 20, 2025 at 08:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-20 08:04:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.73000, 161.06000
Temperature
11.7°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 159 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 175 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 181 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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