M4.2 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-07-20 09:23:53 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 09:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 09:23:53 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.55900, 160.45400
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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