M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Holmskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 10:42:19 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Holmskij municipal'nyj okrug on Feb 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near Holmskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia) · 2026-02-18 10:42:19 UTC

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 10:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Holmskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-18 10:42:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Sahalinskaa oblast'

City

Holmskij municipal'nyj okrug

County

Holmskij municipal'nyj okrug

Source

emsc

Coordinates

47.11000, 141.87000

Temperature

-2.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (50.2 km)

Regional average: 50.2 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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