Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Zabajkal'skij kraj
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M4.7 Earthquake near East of Lake Baykal, Russia (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2025 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near East of Lake Baykal, Russia (Russia). 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 event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
262dae0e3929a12f1de6d8c253fbd26038e8376c
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 07:26:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Zabajkal'skij kraj
Source
gfz
Coordinates
56.28000,
117.41000
Temperature
-0.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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