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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Barguzinskij rajon, Respublika Buratia (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 02:00:36 UTC Local time: —
M4.4 earthquake near Barguzinskij rajon on May 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.4 Earthquake near Barguzinskij rajon, Respublika Buratia (Russia) · 2026-05-08 02:00:36 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Barguzinskij rajon, Respublika Buratia (Russia) on May 8, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-08 02:00:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Respublika Buratia
City
Barguzinskij rajon
County
Barguzinskij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.45000, 108.59000
Temperature
-1.4°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 (50.5 km)
Regional average: 50.5 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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