4.4

M4.4 Earthquake 35 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia — October 31, 2026

2026-10-31 05:29:19 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 4:29 PM UTC+11 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time05:29 UTC≈ 4:29 PM UTC+11
Depth97.0 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.683°, 158.742°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On October 31, 2026 at 05:29 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 35 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at a depth of 97.0 km and coordinates 52.6834°, 158.7423°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.68°, 158.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
97.0 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.6834°N
158.7423°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000tuh7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
51
Azimuthal Gap
129.0°
Min Station Distance
0.762°
RMS Residual
0.61 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-31 06:22:16 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 35 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on October 31, 2026 at 05:29 UTC had a depth of 97.0 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 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tuh7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 31, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 35 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia — October 31, 2026. Retrieved October 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000tuh7/