Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Stavropol Krai · Krasnogvardeysky District
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M3.8 Earthquake near Krasnogvardeysky District, Stavropol Krai (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2026 at 09:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Krasnogvardeysky District, Stavropol Krai (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
4a0a49abc27a5990121adb5f5142fa20e977623d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 09:43:46 UTC
Local time
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State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.75000,
41.78000
Temperature
25.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (48.7 km)
Regional average: 48.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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