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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Barguzinsky Rayon, Buryatia (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 02:18:00 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Barguzinsky Rayon on Aug 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Barguzinsky Rayon, Buryatia (Russia) · 2026-08-21 02:18:00 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Barguzinsky Rayon, Buryatia (Russia) on August 21, 2026 at 02:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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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 (48.7 km)
Regional average: 48.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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