Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Respublika Buratia · Mezselennye territorii
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M3.8 Earthquake near Mezselennye territorii, Respublika Buratia (Russia)
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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
ID
f8cf19479c37a623e29fede0897a6c6022078f6c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-17 19:48:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Respublika Buratia
City
Mezselennye territorii
County
Severo-Bajkal'skij rajon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
55.96000,
110.70000
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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