M4.8 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Near east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula

UTC time: 2026-01-19 21:00:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 21:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Near east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 70 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 21:00:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
51.00000, 157.33000
Temperature
-2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Koshelev
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'822 m ·Last eruption: 1690 ·Russia
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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia

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