M4.8 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia — February 9, 2026
2026-02-09 23:21:04 UTC (2026-02-09) · approx. 1:21 AM UTC+2 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On February 9, 2026 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 44.8486°, 37.4744°. This earthquake was detected by 64 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 355, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Russia, a region characterized by the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone on the northwestern Pacific Ring of Fire. The nearest mapped fault system is the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. View all earthquakes in Russia.
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Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
37.4744°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Rayevskaya, Russia?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia on February 9, 2026 at 23:21 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 44.8486°, 37.4744°, which is 6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia. View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Russia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Russia was the M9.0 Kamchatka earthquake of November 4, 1952. Today's magnitude 4.8 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000s7j6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 9, 2026). M4.8 Earthquake 6 km WNW of Rayevskaya, Russia — February 9, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000s7j6/