M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Krasnodarskij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 12:09:47 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near Krasnodarskij kraj on Mar 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near Krasnodarskij kraj (Russia) · 2026-03-03 12:09:47 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Krasnodarskij kraj (Russia) on March 3, 2026 at 12:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-03 12:09:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Krasnodarskij kraj

City

Krasnodarskij kraj

Source

gfz

Coordinates

43.44000, 39.56000

Temperature

9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.2 km)

Regional average: 50.2 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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