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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 15:53:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 15:53:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Elizovskij rajon
County
Elizovskij rajon
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.23000, 159.93000
Temperature
-1.4°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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