M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Mahackala, Dagestan (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 14:04:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Mahackala, Dagestan (Russia) on April 30, 2026 at 14:04 UTC. 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-30 14:04:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Dagestan

City

Mahackala

County

gorodskoj okrug Mahackala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.99000, 47.52000

Temperature

11.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.6 km)

Regional average: 50.6 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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