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M4.7 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-06 12:51:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on August 6, 2025 at 12:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 12:51:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.51000, 159.47000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 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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    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
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