M4.5 Depth: 341.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 06:12:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 06:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug, Sahalinskaa oblast' (Russia). The deep hypocenter at about 341 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

341.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 06:12:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Sahalinskaa oblast'

City

Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug

County

Korsakovskij municipal'nyj okrug

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.20400, 143.12280

Temperature

-3.8°C

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Depth profile

Deep

341 km

341 km — deeper than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 km

Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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