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M4.2 Depth: 62.5 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 17:24:27 UTC Local time: —

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. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
62.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 17:24:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.00960, 158.34840
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.5 km
Shallow
62.5 km
62.5 km — deeper than 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

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