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M4.4 Earthquake near Kamchatka Krai (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-11-09 18:02:17 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
50.0 km
Source
EMSC

Kamchatka Krai · Kamchatka Krai

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About this earthquake

On November 9, 2026 at 18:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Kamchatka Krai (Russia). With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d55cbee06b6f1c008b12376fc2652a8318596da6
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-09 18:02:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamchatka Krai
City
Kamchatka Krai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.40000, 166.48000
Temperature
2.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — close to 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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Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Pacific · about 73 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -300 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Russia
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    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'129 m ·Last eruption: -550 ·Russia
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    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'065 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Russia
  • Gamchen
    Distance: 370 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'539 m ·Last eruption: -188 ·Russia
  • Zimina
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'057 m ·Russia

Kamchatka Krai

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 30 Catalogue entries

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