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M4.9 Depth: 49.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 05:00:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on January 12, 2026 at 05:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 05:00:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.88300, 158.54450
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 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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