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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near CHITINSKAYA OBLAST', RUSSIA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 05:52:19 UTC Local time: —
M4.3 earthquake near Zabajkal'skij kraj on May 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.3 Earthquake near CHITINSKAYA OBLAST', RUSSIA (Russia) · 2025-05-18 05:52:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near CHITINSKAYA OBLAST', RUSSIA (Russia). 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
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 05:52:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Zabajkal'skij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
56.26000, 117.31000
Temperature
0.3°C

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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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