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M4.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 165 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia

UTC time: 2026-08-14 17:47:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 165 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia on August 14, 2026 at 17:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 17:47:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
51.37100, 158.86900
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Okhotsk Plate.
Near the boundary Okhotsk ↔ Pacific · about 91 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ksudach
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'007 m ·Last eruption: 1907 ·Russia
  • Zheltovsky
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'926 m ·Last eruption: 1923 ·Russia
  • Khodutka
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'039 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·Russia
  • Iliinsky
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'555 m ·Last eruption: 1901 ·Russia
  • Olkoviy-Ozernoy Volcanic Field
    Distance: 117 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 681 m ·Russia
  • Kurile Lake
    Distance: 122 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 81 m ·Last eruption: -6440 ·Russia

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