M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near CRIMEA REGION, UKRAINE (Ukraine)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 17:13:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 17:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near CRIMEA REGION, UKRAINE (Ukraine). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 17:13:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Ukraine

City

Sevastopol'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

44.46000, 33.30000

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (11.4 km)

Regional average: 11.4 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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