Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits near Ozernovskiy, Russia
A shallow M6.0 earthquake was recorded at 13:28 UTC on October 9, 2025, about 119 km (74 miles) east of Ozernovskiy, Russia, at a depth of 57.0 km (35.4 miles).
The earthquake’s epicenter was identified at coordinates 158.2°E, 51.6°N in eastern Russia, in a region characterized by sparse population and remote settlements. Ozernovskiy is the nearest notable locality.
Given the remote inland location and regional geography, the area may include minor roads and small settlements, but no major airports, highways, or large-scale critical infrastructure are likely to be nearby.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
The significance index is 554 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based primarily on its magnitude and estimated impact.
This part of Russia lies near the eastern edge of the Eurasian Plate, an area subject to seismic activity due to interactions with the Pacific Plate and regional fault systems.
This information was last updated at 13:47 UTC on October 9, 2025.