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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-06 11:12:47 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on Dec 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) · 2025-12-06 11:12:47 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 11:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 11:12:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.10000, 160.18000
Temperature
0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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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