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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off East Coast of Kamchatka

UTC time: 2026-05-12 04:08:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Off East Coast of Kamchatka on May 12, 2026 at 04:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 04:08:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
52.37000, 160.50000
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

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    Distance: 160 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 874 m ·Last eruption: -3550 ·Russia
  • Zhupanovsky
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