M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Ekibastұz kˌalalykˌ əkimdigi, Pavlodar oblysy (Kazakhstan)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 06:27:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 06:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Ekibastұz kˌalalykˌ əkimdigi, Pavlodar oblysy (Kazakhstan). 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.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 06:27:45 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Pavlodar oblysy
City
Ekibastұz kˌalalykˌ əkimdigi
County
Ekibastұz kˌalalykˌ əkimdigi
Source
gfz
Coordinates
51.71000, 75.57000
Temperature
29.1°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 — close to the regional average (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 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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