M4.5 Earthquake 72 km SE of Atlasovo, Russia — June 14, 2021
2021-06-14 23:15:26 UTC (2021-06-14) · approx. 10:15 AM UTC+11 local
On June 14, 2021 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 72 km SE of Atlasovo, Russia, at a depth of 119.0 km and coordinates 55.0657°, 160.2850°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — 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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Earthquake Details
160.2850°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Atlasovo, Russia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 72 km SE of Atlasovo, Russia on June 14, 2021 at 23:15 UTC had a depth of 119.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 55.0657°, 160.2850°, which is 72 km SE of Atlasovo, Russia. View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 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 4.5 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ed3h). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 14, 2021). M4.5 Earthquake 72 km SE of Atlasovo, Russia — June 14, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ed3h/