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M5.2 Depth: 42.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near 154 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

UTC time: 2026-01-06 18:18:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 154 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 6, 2026 at 18:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 18:18:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.86120, 159.85960
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Vilyuchinsk154.6 kmNW25'204
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy157.6 kmNW181'216

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 131 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Vilyuchinsky
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'173 m ·Last eruption: -8050 ·Russia
  • Visokiy
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'227 m ·Russia
  • Gorely
    Distance: 146 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'799 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 149 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours5
First 72 hours7
Strongest subsequent eventM6.1
M5.72026-01-06 18:18:57 UTC82.5 kmKamcatskij kraj M4.52026-01-06 18:25:28 UTC33.4 kmOff east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula M4.32026-01-06 18:56:34 UTC149.2 kmNear east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula M4.62026-01-07 00:30:33 UTC105.1 kmKamcatskij kraj M5.12026-01-07 00:30:33 UTC109.4 kmKamcatskij kraj M5.02026-01-08 00:22:50 UTC77.4 kmNear East Coast of Kamchatka M4.52026-01-08 00:22:53 UTC79.4 km172 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia M4.72026-01-10 01:05:43 UTC132.6 kmKamcatskij kraj M4.82026-01-10 01:05:48 UTC113.3 kmKamcatskij kraj M4.82026-01-10 01:05:50 UTC128.4 kmKamcatskij kraj M5.52026-01-10 07:57:45 UTC128.2 km162 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M6.12026-01-10 07:57:45 UTC128.2 km162 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.526.0 km2.8 km
USGSM5.242.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#586
Earlier events M≥42339
Earlier events M≥51252
Compared since2025-01-16

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M8.82025-07-29 23:24:50 UTC77.2 km119 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M8.72025-07-29 23:24:51 UTC82.5 kmOFF EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA M8.22025-07-29 23:24:51 UTC77.2 km119 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M8.02025-07-29 23:24:56 UTC38.9 km133 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia M8.02025-07-29 23:24:52 UTC39.5 km131 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

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