M4.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-09-23 16:00:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on September 23, 2025 at 16:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 16:00:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.38000, 159.68000
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
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    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
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    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
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    Distance: 164 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
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    Distance: 167 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia

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