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M4.5 Depth: 79.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamcatskij, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-03-07 08:42:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Petropavlovsk-Kamcatskij, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on March 7, 2026 at 08:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
79.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 08:42:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Petropavlovsk-Kamcatskij
County
gorodskoj okrug Petropavlovsk-Kamcatskij
Source
usgs
Coordinates
52.91960, 158.68920
Temperature
-2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.5 km
Intermediate
79.5 km
79.5 km — deeper than the regional average (50.6 km)
Regional average: 50.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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