M4.8 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 165 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia

UTC time: 2025-08-31 17:10:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 165 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia on August 31, 2025 at 17:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 17:10:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.30170, 158.86110
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 122 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia

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