M 4.9 - 69 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

December 30, 2016 at 17:13:23 UTC

Depth: 64.17 km (Shallow)

M 4.9

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

2

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.9 mb
Depth64.17 km (Shallow)
Location52.9299N, 159.6696E
Community IntensityIII (Weak)
Felt Reports (DYFI)2 people
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance370 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.9 mean?

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 64.17 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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