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M4.3 Depth: 35.6 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 156 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-12-07 19:58:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 7, 2025 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 156 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 36 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
35.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 19:58:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.99450, 160.95260
Temperature
1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.6 km
Shallow
35.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 152 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 153 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia

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