Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug · Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug
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M4.0 Earthquake near Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug, Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug (Russia)
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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
ID
201f240b805a3d0eee0bcd35c2fcd0ef487ae0ae
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 18:01:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug
City
Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug
County
Providenskij municipal'nyj okrug
Source
isc
Coordinates
65.08400,
-173.95900
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 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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