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M4.9 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 05:57:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 05:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 05:57:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Elizovskij rajon
County
Elizovskij rajon
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.39000, 159.86000
Temperature
-5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 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

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