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M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 18:57:25 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 18:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 50 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.

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Details

ID
cf3ac0e8161ca12722f9e9b5f10fba5a67c21705
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 18:57:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.64000, 160.97000
Temperature
14.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — close to the regional average (49.1 km)
Regional average: 49.1 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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    Distance: 101 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
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  • Uzon
    Distance: 115 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'617 m ·Last eruption: 200 ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries

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