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M5.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near CASPIAN SEA (Russia)

UTC time: 2025-08-26 20:33:33 UTC Local time: —
M5.5 earthquake near Dagestan on Aug 26, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.5 Earthquake near CASPIAN SEA (Russia) · 2025-08-26 20:33:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2025 at 20:33 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near CASPIAN SEA (Russia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-26 20:33:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Russia
City
Dagestan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.51800, 48.20370
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (50.1 km)
Regional average: 50.1 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Izberbash27.4 kmW42'121
Derbent50.7 kmS105'965
Makhachkala76.9 kmNW596'356

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Kazbek
    Distance: 302 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Porak
    Distance: 345 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
  • Tskhouk-Karckar
    Distance: 360 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'139 m ·Last eruption: -3000 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 365 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 378 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4
M5.42025-08-26 20:33:39 UTC14.1 kmDagestan

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥44
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-03-11

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-08-26 20:33:32 UTC16.3 kmEvent of magnitude 5.5, near of Makhachkala (Monde) M5.42025-08-26 20:33:31 UTC17.0 km17 km E of Novokayakent, Russia M4.32025-03-11 06:30:56 UTC104.7 km4 km SSW of Gunib, Russia M4.02025-05-19 11:07:34 UTC58.9 kmCAUCASUS REGION, RUSSIA

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