M4.8 Depth: 71.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-08-02 17:52:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on August 2, 2025 at 17:52 UTC. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

71.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-02 17:52:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.43000, 158.70000

Temperature

18.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

71 km

71 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)

Regional average: 50.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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