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M4.2 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 07:42:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Russia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 07:42:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.40000, 160.22000
Temperature
-2.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 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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