M4.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-10-19 18:27:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 18:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Kamchatka. With a focal depth of about 16 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
16.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 18:27:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.47000, 159.42000
Temperature
5.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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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