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M4.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA

UTC time: 2026-01-02 20:00:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR EAST COAST OF KAMCHATKA on January 2, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
60.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 20:00:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.71000, 158.65000
Temperature
-0.5°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

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    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
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  • Mutnovsky
    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'288 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Russia
  • Asacha
    Distance: 91 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'910 m ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia

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