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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 20:29:34 UTC Local time: —
M4.8 earthquake near Mezselennye territorii on Jan 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.8 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia) · 2026-01-18 20:29:34 UTC

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 20:29:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Respublika Buratia
City
Mezselennye territorii
County
Severo-Bajkal'skij rajon
Source
gfz
Coordinates
55.29000, 109.91000
Temperature
-34.8°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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