M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 17:29:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on January 14, 2026 at 17:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-14 17:29:36 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.85000, 160.70000
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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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