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M4.8 Depth: 7.6 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 23:31:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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 EMSC. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 23:31:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Elizovskij rajon
County
Elizovskij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.38050, 159.57170
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (50.5 km)
Regional average: 50.5 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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