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M4.9 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 22:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on February 20, 2026 at 22:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 22:11:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.13000, 159.58000
Temperature
0.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 km
55 km — close to the regional average (50.6 km)
Regional average: 50.6 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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