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M4.3 Earthquake 148 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaApril 4, 2026

2026-04-04 21:50:45 UTC (2026-04-04) · approx. 8:50 AM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time21:50 UTC8:50 AM UTC+11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates50.998°, 158.479°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On April 4, 2026 at 21:50 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 148 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 50.9981°, 158.4791°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 51.00°, 158.48°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
50.9981°N
158.4791°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000sqbb
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
247.0°
Min Station Distance
2.168°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-27 00:08:28 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Ozernovskiy, Russia?

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 148 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on April 4, 2026 at 21:50 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

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: us6000sqbb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 4, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 148 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaApril 4, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000sqbb/