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M4.5 Depth: 33.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-30 13:44:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on December 30, 2025 at 13:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 13:44:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.75000, 159.72000
Temperature
-2.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (50.6 km)
Regional average: 50.6 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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