157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

2026-03-08 17:08:42 UTC (2026-03-08)

green Alert— PAGER estimated impact level

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

5.9 mww

Depth

16.0 km

Shallow

Location

51.6519°N
159.3937°E

Intensity (MMI)

4.1

Moderate

Technical Information

Event ID

us7000s2zx

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

536

Stations Used

115

Azimuthal Gap

44.0°

Min Station Distance

1.447°

RMS Residual

0.81 sec

Last Updated

2026-03-23 17:10:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.9 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (16.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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