M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-19 11:07:34 UTC Local time:
M4.0 earthquake near Dagestan on May 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia) · 2025-05-19 11:07:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia) on May 19, 2025 at 11:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 11:07:34 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Dagestan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.99000, 48.14000
Temperature
12.5°C

Map

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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