4.3

M4.3 Earthquake 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaJune 29, 2026

2026-06-29 19:29:35 UTC (2026-06-29) · approx. 6:29 AM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.3(mb)
Time19:29 UTC6:29 AM UTC+11
Depth35.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates51.388°, 159.225°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 29, 2026 at 19:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 51.3876°, 159.2251°.

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 51.39°, 159.23°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.3 mb
Depth
35.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
51.3876°N
159.2251°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us6000t92k
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
284
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
137.0°
Min Station Distance
1.962°
RMS Residual
0.60 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-06 18:14:29 UTC

Common Questions

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

The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on June 29, 2026 at 19:29 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.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t92k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 29, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 180 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaJune 29, 2026. Retrieved July 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t92k/