M4.5 Depth: 84.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 17:17:15 UTC Local time:
M4.5 earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj on May 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) · 2025-05-12 17:17:15 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on May 12, 2025 at 17:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
84.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 17:17:15 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.18650, 159.20430
Temperature
2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.2 km
Intermediate
84.2 km
84.2 km — deeper than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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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