Back to map
M4.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-02-27 12:49:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on February 27, 2026 at 12:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 12:49:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.42000, 159.93000
Temperature
0.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Visokiy
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'227 m ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 178 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 178 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
629
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share