M4.9 earthquake — 140 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 140 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on Sep 30, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 47 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 47.0 km |
| Coordinates | 52.353, 160.339 |
| Time | Sep 30, 18:21 UTC |
| Location | 140 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tyku |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 81 km | Oct 24, 20:35 UTC | 101 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M5.0 | 137 km | Oct 28, 06:12 UTC | 205 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.