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M4.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 05:26:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Kamchatka Krai (Russia) on June 24, 2026 at 05:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-24 05:26:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamchatka Krai
City
Kamchatka Krai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.71000, 160.80000
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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 127 km away

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