M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 22:32:18 UTC Local time:
M3.6 earthquake near Stavropol'skij kraj on Sep 3, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia) · 2025-09-03 22:32:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia) on September 3, 2025 at 22:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 22:32:18 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Stavropol'skij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.63000, 42.18000
Temperature
16.3°C

Map

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 (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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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