Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Sevastopol'
Country overviewUkraine
M4.3 Earthquake near Crimea Region, Ukraine (Ukraine)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Crimea Region, Ukraine (Ukraine) on December 12, 2025 at 17:13 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.
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Details
ID
493ade5c55a663397878400f4896aee77913b36c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 17:13:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Sevastopol'
Source
gfz
Coordinates
44.43000,
33.31000
Temperature
8.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10.6 km)
Regional average: 10.6 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 · 12 Catalogue entries
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