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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 162 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-21 15:38:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 21, 2025 at 15:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 162 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 15:38:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.88660, 161.02130
Temperature
11.8°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
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

  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 147 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 163 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia

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