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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southeastern Siberia, Russia (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 05:00:34 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Respublika Saha (Akutia) on Dec 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Southeastern Siberia, Russia (Russia) · 2025-12-12 05:00:34 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Southeastern Siberia, Russia (Russia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 05:00:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Respublika Saha (Akutia)
Source
gfz
Coordinates
56.87000, 125.08000
Temperature
-31.0°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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