Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 62.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Kamcatskij kraj · Kamcatskij kraj
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M4.2 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on January 18, 2026 at 17:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
395c256d671c8cc4e96ea1cdea4afef242b04ba9
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
62.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 17:24:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.00960,
158.34840
Temperature
-5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62.5 km
62.5 km — deeper than the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
Of 331 other entries for this area and period, 261 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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