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M4.8 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Ust'-Bol'sereckij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 06:55:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 06:55 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Ust'-Bol'sereckij rajon, Kamcatskij kraj (Russia). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 06:55:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Kamcatskij kraj
City
Ust'-Bol'sereckij rajon
County
Ust'-Bol'sereckij rajon
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.45000, 157.46000
Temperature
-10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — close to the regional average (50.6 km)
Regional average: 50.6 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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