M4.3 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-01-16 20:39:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 20:39:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.86000, 161.20000
Temperature
-1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 159 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 174 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 174 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia

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