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M4.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-02-15 19:36:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on February 15, 2026 at 19:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 19:36:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.43000, 160.20000
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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