M4.9 Depth: 32.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 10:54:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on August 6, 2025 at 10:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 10:54:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.24000, 157.46200

Temperature

11.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 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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