M4.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 22:18:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 50 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
M4.7
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 22:18:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.94000, 159.84000
Temperature
-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 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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