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M4.7 Depth: 60.5 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 69 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 22:18:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 69 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
60.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 22:18:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.07660, 159.67000
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.5 km
Shallow
60.5 km
60.5 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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