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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Eastern Caucasus (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-05-02 02:49:34 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Dagestan on May 2, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Eastern Caucasus (Russia) · 2025-05-02 02:49:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Eastern Caucasus (Russia) on May 2, 2025 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 02:49:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Dagestan
Source
gfz
Coordinates
43.41000, 46.77000
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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