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M4.6 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Near east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula

UTC time: 2026-05-18 07:07:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 07:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Near east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula. 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 07:07:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
55.66000, 162.55000
Temperature
3.1°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

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