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M4.2 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-01-11 19:16:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 19:16:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.25000, 159.88000
Temperature
0.4°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
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

  • Ksudach
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 183 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 187 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia

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