Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Buryatia · Barguzinsky Rayon
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M4.2 Earthquake near Barguzinsky Rayon, Buryatia (Russia)
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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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Details
ID
dda0ff167a5999a564de14cc2f31f9be28f25f5f
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 02:18:00 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.36000,
108.56000
Temperature
12.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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