M4.8 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2026-02-18 12:12:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on February 18, 2026 at 12:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 12:12:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.66000, 160.15000
Temperature
0.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 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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