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M4.9 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 22:50:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia) on September 18, 2025 at 22:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 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

ID
fe6971ee1adfb7baf3240a47ba3d4e73ae35c567
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
42.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 22:50:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.32970, 160.68010
Temperature
10.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.8 km
Shallow
42.8 km
42.8 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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

  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 105 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 111 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia
  • Bolshoi Semiachik
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'720 m ·Last eruption: -4450 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 121 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries

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