M4.9 Depth: 65.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 11:49:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
65.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-30 11:49:44 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.57000, 158.72000
Temperature
13.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65 km
Shallow
65 km
65 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)
Regional average: 50.7 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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