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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF CHUKOTKA, RUSSIA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 05:36:18 UTC Local time: —
M4.6 earthquake near Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug on May 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.6 Earthquake near NEAR S COAST OF CHUKOTKA, RUSSIA (Russia) · 2025-05-12 05:36:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NEAR S COAST OF CHUKOTKA, RUSSIA (Russia) on May 12, 2025 at 05:36 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 05:36:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Cukotskij avtonomnyj okrug
Source
emsc
Coordinates
62.70580, 178.53460
Temperature
-3.0°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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