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M4.9 Depth: 68.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 07:16:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Kamcatskij kraj (Russia) on January 6, 2026 at 07:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 07:16:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Kamcatskij kraj
Source
isc
Coordinates
52.83000, 158.86000
Temperature
-7.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper than the regional average (50.7 km)
Regional average: 50.7 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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