Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kamcatskij kraj · Kamcatskij kraj
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M4.2 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)
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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.
Details
ID
a5599606825c5904ce8749262fdbf908b52014ae
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 07:42:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.40000,
160.22000
Temperature
-2.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — close to the regional average (48.8 km)
Regional average: 48.8 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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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
Of 331 other entries for this area and period, 261 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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