M4.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-17 03:32:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Near East Coast of Kamchatka (Russia) on August 17, 2025 at 03:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-17 03:32:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Kamcatskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

52.69000, 158.91000

Temperature

14.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 km — close to 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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