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M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 18:14:49 UTC Local time: —
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M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-12-06 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-12-06 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on December 6, 2025 at 18:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

ID
b0d477dcc46977681b31a9136b8f0740714d85f0
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 18:14:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.15000, 159.95000
Temperature
0.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (49.9 km)
Regional average: 49.9 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: 72 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 87 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries

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