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M4.4 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-02-26 12:38:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 12:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 12:38:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.35000, 159.73000
Temperature
0.9°C

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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
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Khodutka
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Ksudach
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 161 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 169 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 172 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia

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