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M4.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-08-12 14:06:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on August 12, 2025 at 14:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-12 14:06:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.01000, 158.85000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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