M4.8 Depth: 34.7 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 166 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-06-04 17:13:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 4, 2026 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near 166 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. With a focal depth of about 35 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
34.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 17:13:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.59970, 159.52240
Temperature
3.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.7 km
Shallow
34.7 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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