Green earthquake (Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:143.176km) in Russia 16/10/2026 03:35 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI>=V.
On 10/16/2026 3:35:32 AM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 10 thousand in MMI>=V. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.9M, Depth:143.176km.
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Event record
- severityModerate
- typeearthquake
- placeRussia
- countryRU
- sourceGDACS (UN OCHA / JRC)
- first seen2026-10-16
- rendered2026-10-16 06:22 UTC
- alert levelGreen
- event typeEQ
What to do
- Drop, cover and hold on — get under a sturdy table, away from glass.
- Expect aftershocks and keep away from damaged buildings.
- On the coast, move inland or uphill if the shaking lasts longer than a minute.
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Where did this happen?
Russia (coordinates 52.0066, 157.2499).
What should I do?
Drop, cover and hold on — get under a sturdy table, away from glass. Expect aftershocks and keep away from damaged buildings. On the coast, move inland or uphill if the shaking lasts longer than a minute.