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M4.6 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-01-27 03:52:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on January 27, 2026 at 03:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 03:52:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.17000, 160.81000
Temperature
2.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 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

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    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Maly Semyachik
    Distance: 131 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'527 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Russia
  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia
  • Dzenzursky
    Distance: 135 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'285 m ·Russia

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