M4.5 Depth: 3.6 km

M4.5 Earthquake near CENTRAL KAZAKHSTAN (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 09:29:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 09:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL KAZAKHSTAN (Kazakhstan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
3.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 09:29:54 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Zambyl oblysy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.98170, 72.78020
Temperature
32.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.6 km
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 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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