4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 180 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaJuly 25, 2025

2025-07-25 22:06:58 UTC (2025-07-25) · approx. 9:06 AM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time22:06 UTC9:06 AM UTC+11
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates53.061°, 161.316°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On July 25, 2025 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 180 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 53.0606°, 161.3161°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 53.06°, 161.32°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
53.0606°N
161.3161°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000qv8l
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
38
Azimuthal Gap
165.0°
Min Station Distance
1.610°
RMS Residual
0.87 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-11 20:57:15 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 180 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on July 25, 2025 at 22:06 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qv8l). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 25, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 180 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaJuly 25, 2025. Retrieved October 11, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000qv8l/