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M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Miliieve, Chernivtsi Oblast (Ukraine)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 16:40:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 16:40 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Miliieve, Chernivtsi Oblast (Ukraine). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 16:40:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ukraine
State
Chernivtsi Oblast
City
Miliieve
County
Vyzhnytsia Raion
Village
Miliieve
Source
emsc
Coordinates
48.31000, 25.27000
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (11.3 km)
Regional average: 11.3 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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