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M4.8 Depth: 75.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 07:16:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 07:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 07:16:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.62760, 158.94280
Temperature
-0.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)
Regional average: 50.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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