M4.6 Depth: 29.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2025-07-31 16:09:43 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 16:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Off East Coast of Kamchatka. With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 16:09:43 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.81000, 159.22000
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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