M4.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug, Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 18:01:35 UTC Local time:
M4.0 earthquake near Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug on Jan 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug, Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug (Russia) · 2026-01-23 18:01:35 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 23, 2026 at 18:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug, Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug (Russia). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 18:01:35 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug
City
Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug
County
Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug
Source
isc
Coordinates
65.08400, -173.95900

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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