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M4.9 Depth: 68.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 09:45:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 09:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 09:45:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.89000, 158.38000
Temperature
-4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper than the regional average (50.6 km)
Regional average: 50.6 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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