Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Respublika Buratia
Country overviewRussia
M3.8 Earthquake near LAKE BAYKAL REGION, RUSSIA (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On May 18, 2025 at 10:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near LAKE BAYKAL REGION, RUSSIA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Russia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
Details
ID
9f505a139328c0c7cf36163636b809425d5d93f5
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 10:03:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Respublika Buratia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
51.13000,
105.37000
Temperature
5.4°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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
764
Country (24h)
Russia
2