Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Irkutsk Oblast · Irkutskij municipal'nyj okrug
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M3.8 Earthquake near Irkutskij municipal'nyj okrug, Irkutsk Oblast (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2026 at 02:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Irkutskij municipal'nyj okrug, Irkutsk Oblast (Russia). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
4050551d83180a7c664018393e7358afd73c4167
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 02:03:25 UTC
Local time
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State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.91350,
105.69200
Temperature
12.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (48.3 km)
Regional average: 48.3 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 360 Catalogue entries
Of 359 other entries for this area and period, 325 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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