M3.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Kurskij municipal'nyj okrug, Stavropol'skij kraj (Russia)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 12:13:15 UTC Local time: —

M3.5 earthquake near Kurskij municipal'nyj okrug on May 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.5 Earthquake near Kurskij municipal'nyj okrug, Stavropol'skij kraj (Russia) · 2026-05-18 12:13:15 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Kurskij municipal'nyj okrug, Stavropol'skij kraj (Russia) on May 18, 2026 at 12:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-18 12:13:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Russia

State

Stavropol'skij kraj

City

Kurskij municipal'nyj okrug

County

Kurskij municipal'nyj okrug

Source

emsc

Coordinates

44.08000, 45.44000

Temperature

17.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — shallower than the regional average (50.5 km)

Regional average: 50.5 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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