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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 00:09:21 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Kamchatka Krai on Jul 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia) · 2026-07-20 00:09:21 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Kamchatka Krai (Russia) on July 20, 2026 at 00:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 00:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamchatka Krai
City
Kamchatka Krai
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.05000, 158.46000
Temperature
10.0°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
10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 157 km away

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