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M4.9 Depth: 35.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 173 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-08-03 15:06:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 15:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 173 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
35.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 15:06:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.85090, 160.25190
Temperature
14.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.4 km
Shallow
35.4 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

  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Vilyuchinsky
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'173 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Russia
  • Gorely
    Distance: 170 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'799 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Visokiy
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'227 m ·Russia
  • Barkhatnaya Sopka
    Distance: 173 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 874 m ·Last eruption: -3550 ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia

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