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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 231 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

UTC time: 2025-07-29 14:59:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 14:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 231 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 14:59:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.65720, 161.96460
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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    Distance: 159 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
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