Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Respublika Buratia
Country overviewRussia
M4.0 Earthquake near LAKE BAYKAL REGION, RUSSIA (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near LAKE BAYKAL REGION, RUSSIA (Russia). 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
84d7ce95ebb251d6298a84fccdb7fab242ed8058
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 23:37:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Respublika Buratia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.47000,
110.35000
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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
Russia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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