M4.8 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 17:04:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 17:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). With a focal depth of about 39 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

M4.8

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-06 17:04:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.85000, 159.25000

Temperature

14.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 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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