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M4.2 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 08:26:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on February 20, 2026 at 08:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 08:26:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.58000, 158.16000
Temperature
1.4°C

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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 (50.6 km)
Regional average: 50.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
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    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
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    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 65 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 73 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia

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