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M4.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 06:57:38 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Oct 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-10-06 06:57:38 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). With a focal depth of about 30 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. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 06:57:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.36000, 160.58000
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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

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