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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pidlepici, Poltavs'ka oblast' (Ukraine)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 13:33:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 13:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pidlepici, Poltavs'ka oblast' (Ukraine). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 13:33:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Ukraine
State
Poltavs'ka oblast'
City
Pidlepici
County
Poltavs'kij rajon
Village
Pidlepici
Source
emsc
Coordinates
49.52000, 34.36000
Temperature
-6.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to the regional average (11.4 km)
Regional average: 11.4 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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