M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 01:42:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Russia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 01:42:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

53.49000, 157.90000

Temperature

13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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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