M4.2 Depth: 53.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2025-07-31 17:05:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 17:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 53 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
53.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-31 17:05:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.80480, 158.76240
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.3 km
Shallow
53.3 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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