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M4.0 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 16:04:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on May 19, 2026 at 16:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 16:04:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.00000, 159.94000
Temperature
2.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 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

  • Ksudach
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 201 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 202 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia

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