M4.6 Depth: 65.3 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 78 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 19:26:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 8, 2025 at 19:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near 78 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

65.3 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 19:26:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.19950, 159.77130

Temperature

5.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.3 km

65.3 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 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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