M4.9 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 125 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 20:59:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 125 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia) on September 18, 2025 at 20:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-18 20:59:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.19060, 160.49370

Temperature

10.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 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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