Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Krasnodarskij kraj
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M4.1 Earthquake near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near CAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA (Russia) on January 4, 2026 at 09:47 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
f6addeca60e19a099d39a2794f15c2d3b52c5af8
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 09:47:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Krasnodarskij kraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.88000,
39.43000
Temperature
7.6°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
Felt reports
36felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Jan 4, 2026, 11:50 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 326 Catalogue entries
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