M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-03-17 19:48:24 UTC Local time: —

M3.8 earthquake near Mezselennye territorii on Mar 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.8 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia) · 2026-03-17 19:48:24 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia) on March 17, 2026 at 19:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-17 19:48:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Respublika Buratia

City

Mezselennye territorii

County

Severo-Bajkal'skij rajon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

55.96000, 110.70000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.2 km)

Regional average: 50.2 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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Udokan Plateau

Distance: 439 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'180 m ·Last eruption: -220 ·Russia

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