M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-08-12 10:02:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on August 12, 2025 at 10:02 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 10:02:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

51.42000, 159.13000

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ksudach

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Khodutka

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Zheltovsky

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
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Mutnovsky

Distance: 131 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
Iliinsky

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