Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 61.1 km
- Source
- USGS
Kamchatka Krai · Kamchatka Krai
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M4.5 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Kamchatka Krai (Russia) on October 22, 2026 at 08:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
673f8e970242352bef050695186f13a7d3c3910c
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
61.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 08:34:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
53.79580,
160.26710
Temperature
6.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
61.1 km
61.1 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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 154 km away
Volcanoes nearby
Kamchatka Krai
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries
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