M4.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-02-07 20:00:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on February 7, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 20:00:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.80000, 161.60000
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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