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M4.6 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 05:26:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 05:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Kamchatka Krai (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 05:26:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamchatka Krai
City
Kamchatka Krai
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.76000, 160.51000
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (50.5 km)
Regional average: 50.5 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 142 km away

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