M4.5 Depth: 280.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 06:12:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 280 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

280.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 06:12:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Sahalinskaa oblast'

City

Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug

County

Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug

Source

gfz

Coordinates

46.18000, 143.15000

Temperature

-3.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

280 km

280 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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