M4.7 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 10:53:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 10:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. With a focal depth of about 25 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

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 10:53:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.32000, 159.81000
Temperature
1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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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