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
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

Depth profile Depth: 341 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 341 km
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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