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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 19:49:33 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Aug 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-08-20 19:49:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 19:49:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.86000, 159.13000
Temperature
11.5°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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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