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M4.6 Depth: 9.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 06:23:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on May 12, 2026 at 06:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
9.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 06:23:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
52.35540, 160.05940
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 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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