M4.3 Depth: 8.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Kirinskoe sel'skoe poselenie, Cecna (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 12:56:58 UTC Local time: —

M4.3 earthquake near Kirinskoe sel'skoe poselenie on Apr 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.3 Earthquake near Kirinskoe sel'skoe poselenie, Cecna (Russia) · 2026-04-01 12:56:58 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 1, 2026 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Kirinskoe sel'skoe poselenie, Cecna (Russia). With a focal depth of about 9 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

8.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-01 12:56:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Cecna

City

Kirinskoe sel'skoe poselenie

County

Sarojskij rajon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.70440, 45.90820

Temperature

4.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.5 km

8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (50.2 km)

Regional average: 50.2 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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