M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 11:25:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia) on July 31, 2025 at 11:25 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-31 11:25:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.28000, 157.63000

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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