Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Chukotka Autonomous Okrug · Chukotka Autonomous Okrug
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M3.4 Earthquake near Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 20:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
194795075ed14faf24787c639977f679e559c72d
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 20:24:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
65.58300,
-170.45200
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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