M4.7 Depth: 69.4 km

M4.7 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 01:42:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

69.4 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 01:42:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

52.90340, 159.60220

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69.4 km

69.4 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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