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M3.3 Depth: 10.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Kovdorskij municipal'nyj okrug, Murmanskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 00:31:59 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Kovdorskij municipal'nyj okrug on May 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Kovdorskij municipal'nyj okrug, Murmanskaa oblast' (Russia) · 2025-05-20 00:31:59 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Kovdorskij municipal'nyj okrug, Murmanskaa oblast' (Russia) on May 20, 2025 at 00:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 00:31:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Murmanskaa oblast'
City
Kovdorskij municipal'nyj okrug
County
Kovdorskij municipal'nyj okrug
Source
emsc_nordic3
Coordinates
67.53100, 31.49080
Temperature
-20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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

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