M4.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 17:07:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on August 12, 2025 at 17:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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

M4.2

Depth

40.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 17:07:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.45000, 159.27000

Temperature

12.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

40 km

40 km — shallower 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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