M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-06-04 14:39:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on June 4, 2025 at 14:39 UTC. 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-04 14:39:28 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.92000, 159.96000
Temperature
4.8°C

Map

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 (50.7 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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