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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Alagirskij rajon, Severnaa Osetia - Alania (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 13:00:17 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Alagirskij rajon on Jan 12, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near Alagirskij rajon, Severnaa Osetia - Alania (Russia) · 2026-01-12 13:00:17 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 13:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Alagirskij rajon, Severnaa Osetia - Alania (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 13:00:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Severnaa Osetia - Alania
City
Alagirskij rajon
County
Alagirskij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.01000, 44.21000
Temperature
3.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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