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M4.1 Earthquake 123 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaAugust 6, 2025

2025-08-06 23:25:16 UTC (2025-08-06) · approx. 10:25 AM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.1(mb)
Time23:25 UTC10:25 AM UTC+11
Depth60.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.878°, 158.974°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On August 6, 2025 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 123 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at a depth of 60.4 km and coordinates 51.8781°, 158.9736°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.88°, 158.97°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.1 mb
Depth
60.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.8781°N
158.9736°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000qryn
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
259
Stations Used
17
Azimuthal Gap
163.0°
Min Station Distance
1.164°
RMS Residual
0.96 sec
Last Updated
2025-10-25 13:40:29 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia?

The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 123 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on August 6, 2025 at 23:25 UTC had a depth of 60.4 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 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qryn). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, August 6, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 123 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaAugust 6, 2025. Retrieved October 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qryn/