A moderate seismic event registering 5.2 magnitude occurred off the East Coast of Kamchatka, according to global monitoring networks. The tremor was recorded on January 28, 2026, at 08:24 UTC, striking an active subduction zone in the far eastern Pacific region.
Initial parameters suggest the epicenter was located near 53.00° North latitude and 160.00° East longitude. The event originated at an estimated focal depth of 50.0 kilometers, classifying the event as an intermediate-depth earthquake typical of this volcanic and seismically intense region.
Observations collected around the time of the event indicated cold conditions near the general location. Temperatures were recorded at 0.9°C, with the sky dominated by overcast clouds.
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