Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Respublika Buratia · Mezselennye territorii
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M4.5 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia) on January 18, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
48e5f75f1fff5470b352da6c4cdbc3dace958285
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 20:29:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Respublika Buratia
City
Mezselennye territorii
County
Severo-Bajkal'skij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.28300,
109.95730
Temperature
-34.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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