Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zabajkal'skij kraj
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M4.7 Earthquake near CHITINSKAYA OBLAST', RUSSIA (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2025 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near CHITINSKAYA OBLAST', RUSSIA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3b9f1dea818521b954b1003662ee4c4e9ccf3326
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 07:26:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Zabajkal'skij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.16460,
117.37300
Temperature
-2.7°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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