M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 17 km E of Novokayakent, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 20:33:31 UTC Local time: —

M5.4 earthquake near Dagestan on Aug 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M5.4 Earthquake near 17 km E of Novokayakent, Russia (Russia) · 2025-08-26 20:33:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near 17 km E of Novokayakent, Russia (Russia) on August 26, 2025 at 20:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-26 20:33:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

City

Dagestan

Source

usgs

Coordinates

42.36500, 48.19800

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Dagestanskiye Ogni27.7 kmS27'835

Derbent34.0 kmS105'965

Makhachkala88.9 kmNW596'356

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Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours4

First 24 hours4

First 72 hours4

Strongest subsequent eventM5.5

M5.52025-08-26 20:33:32 UTC3.0 kmEvent of magnitude 5.5, near of Makhachkala (Monde) M5.52025-08-26 20:33:33 UTC40.0 kmCaspian Sea M5.52025-08-26 20:33:33 UTC17.0 kmCASPIAN SEA M5.42025-08-26 20:33:39 UTC10.3 kmDagestan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥42

Earlier events M≥50

Compared since2025-03-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M4.32025-03-11 06:30:56 UTC102.7 km4 km SSW of Gunib, Russia M4.02025-05-19 11:07:34 UTC42.0 kmCAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA

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