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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Yelizovsky District, Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 17:47:46 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Yelizovsky District on Aug 14, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Yelizovsky District, Kamchatka Krai (Russia) · 2026-08-14 17:47:46 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Yelizovsky District, Kamchatka Krai (Russia) on August 14, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (48.9 km)
Regional average: 48.9 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 207 km away

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