Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Respublika Buratia · Mezselennye territorii
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M4.8 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia) on January 18, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
3cd5eac8d92a87add7776ff996d640e6016eeae7
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 20:29:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Respublika Buratia
City
Mezselennye territorii
County
Severo-Bajkal'skij rajon
Source
gfz
Coordinates
55.29000,
109.91000
Temperature
-34.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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