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M4.2 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-04-12 16:45:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on April 12, 2026 at 16:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 16:45:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.51000, 159.60000
Temperature
2.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 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: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 153 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
  • Visokiy
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'227 m ·Russia

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