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M4.9 Earthquake near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 05:57:07 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
60.0 km
Source
GFZ

Kamcatskij kraj · Elizovskij rajon

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Elizovskij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on February 6, 2026 at 05:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 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 GFZ.

Details

ID
c98dfe5cb94402d1fca34f51a764f8b46061ea30
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 05:57:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Elizovskij rajon
County
Elizovskij rajon
Source
gfz
Coordinates
53.39000, 159.86000
Temperature
-5.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60 km
Shallow
60 km
60 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 52 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia
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  • Avachinsky
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'717 m ·Last eruption: 2001 ·Russia
  • Akademia Nauk
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'180 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·Russia
  • Koryaksky
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'430 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Russia
  • Karymsky
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'513 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Russia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries

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