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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2026-01-27 00:42:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on January 27, 2026 at 00:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 00:42:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.61000, 159.00000
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
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    Distance: 108 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
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  • Asacha
    Distance: 115 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia

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