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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Off east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula

UTC time: 2026-03-07 08:41:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 7, 2026 at 08:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Off east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 08:41:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
52.50000, 160.16000
Temperature
0.8°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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  • Barkhatnaya Sopka
    Distance: 134 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 874 m ·Last eruption: -3550 ·Russia
  • Zhupanovsky
    Distance: 139 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'899 m ·Last eruption: 2016 ·Russia

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