Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Buryatia · Barguzinsky Rayon
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M3.9 Earthquake near Barguzinsky Rayon, Buryatia (Russia)
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About this earthquake
On August 21, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Barguzinsky Rayon, Buryatia (Russia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
eaa1488b868a69d79069c123765c8e7ff3b7a7ad
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-21 17:43:33 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
53.41000,
108.54000
Temperature
12.3°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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