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M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 178 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

UTC time: 2025-09-11 05:52:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 11, 2025 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 178 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-11 05:52:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.44230, 159.37780
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

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    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 143 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia

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