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M4.8 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 23:31:47 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
7.6 km
Source
EMSC

Kamcatskij kraj · Elizovskij rajon

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M4.8 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) · 2026-05-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.8 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) · 2026-05-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2026 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
b1e0aecd91f8ad4caa07e2d1f8ba3a8a39c4ff4c
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-25 23:31:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Elizovskij rajon
County
Elizovskij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.38050, 159.57170
Temperature
11.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

Felt reports

2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: May 26, 2026, 9:52 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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