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M3.5 Depth: 40.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Starye Atagi, Cecna (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 04:18:42 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Starye Atagi on Jan 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Starye Atagi, Cecna (Russia) · 2026-01-20 04:18:42 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Starye Atagi, Cecna (Russia) on January 20, 2026 at 04:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 04:18:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
State
Cecna
City
Starye Atagi
County
Urus-Martanovskij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.16000, 45.73000
Temperature
-5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 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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