M 4.8 - 89 km SSW of Paratunka, Russia
March 10, 2014 at 14:32:51 UTC
Depth: 137.80 km (Intermediate)
Key Takeaway
This light earthquake (M4.8) occurred 11 years ago near 89 km SSW of Paratunka, Russia, at a depth of 137.80 km (intermediate).
Light
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
| Depth | 137.80 km (Intermediate) |
| Location | 52.2899N, 157.5224E |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 354 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8, classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 137.80 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but typically cause less surface damage than shallow events of the same magnitude.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 89 km SSW of Paratunka, Russia, at coordinates 52.2899N, 157.5224E. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake is classified as "Light" — these are commonly felt by people indoors but rarely cause any significant damage.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
287 km NW of Ozernovskiy, Russia
11 years ago · 508.72 km deep
79 km N of Yelizovo, Russia
12 years ago · 166.69 km deep
79 km ENE of Mil’kovo, Russia
11 years ago · 141.05 km deep
29 km SSE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
11 years ago · 93.87 km deep
104 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia
11 years ago · 82.39 km deep
89 km SE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
12 years ago · 89.90 km deep
90 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
11 years ago · 72.50 km deep
103 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
12 years ago · 68.45 km deep
107 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
12 years ago · 58.59 km deep
105 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
12 years ago · 49.45 km deep
More Earthquakes in Russia
16 km SSE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
12 hours ago · 79.51 km deep
148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
13 hours ago · 35.00 km deep
159 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
21 km SSW of Vardane, Russia
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
73 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia
3 days ago · 82.13 km deep
21 km SW of Dagomys, Russia
4 days ago · 13.37 km deep
25 km SW of Sochi, Russia
4 days ago · 10.00 km deep
143 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia
4 days ago · 41.40 km deep
More M4.0-5.0 Earthquakes
21 km ENE of Sallique, Peru
4 hours ago · 41.95 km deep
16 km SSE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
12 hours ago · 79.51 km deep
2 km SSE of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala
13 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
13 hours ago · 35.00 km deep
17 km ESE of Manay, Philippines
15 hours ago · 80.55 km deep
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
17 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
61 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
17 hours ago · 101.97 km deep
74 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran
17 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.