M4.2 earthquake - 61 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 61 km E of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia on 15 Sept 2023, 15:54 UTC at a depth of 29 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.