M4.5 Depth: 72.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-08-19 00:06:39 UTC Local time: —

M4.5 earthquake near Kamchatka Krai on Aug 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.5 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia) · 2026-08-19 00:06:39 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2026 at 00:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Kamchatka Krai (Russia). At around 73 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

72.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-19 00:06:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Kamchatka Krai

City

Kamchatka Krai

Source

usgs

Coordinates

53.21460, 159.71330

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

72.8 km

72.8 km — deeper than the regional average (48.9 km)

Regional average: 48.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.

Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 137 km away

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