Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sverdlovskaa oblast' · Severoural'skij municipal'nyj okrug
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M4.4 Earthquake near Severoural'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sverdlovskaa oblast' (Russia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Severoural'skij municipal'nyj okrug, Sverdlovskaa oblast' (Russia) on May 5, 2026 at 22:02 UTC. 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.
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Details
ID
8c9e6f0ce898c6bfb6866797ee955551c3e506ec
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 22:02:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Sverdlovskaa oblast'
City
Severoural'skij municipal'nyj okrug
County
Severoural'skij municipal'nyj okrug
Source
emsc
Coordinates
60.29930,
59.70890
Temperature
13.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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