M4.8 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-07-30 13:44:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on July 30, 2025 at 13:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 13:44:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.35090, 160.13920
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
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