M4.2 Earthquake 58 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia — January 6, 2026
2026-01-06 18:25:42 UTC (2026-01-06) · approx. 5:25 AM UTC+11 local
On January 6, 2026 at 18:25 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 intermediate depth earthquake struck 58 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at a depth of 86.9 km and coordinates 52.4528°, 158.7552°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
158.7552°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 58 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on January 6, 2026 at 18:25 UTC had a depth of 86.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s4jl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 6, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 58 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia — January 6, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s4jl/