Deep M5.7 earthquake strikes near Ol’ga, Russia on June 10, 2026
An earthquake of magnitude M5.7 was registered at 10:34 UTC on June 10, 2026, approximately 33 km (21 miles) east-southeast of Ol’ga, Russia. The event occurred at a depth of 343.3 km (213.4 miles), as reported by the USGS.
The coordinates place the epicenter at 43.6°N, 135.7°E, in the Russian Far East, an inland region northeast of Vladivostok and close to the Sea of Japan coastline. The area is sparsely populated, with Ol’ga being the nearest settlement.
Given the location in the Russian Far East, nearby critical infrastructure may include regional roadways, minor ports along the Sea of Japan, and possible small airports serving the district.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity was II–III, and the significance index is 500 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude and estimated impact.
This region of Russia is affected by the complex tectonic interaction between the Eurasian Plate and smaller adjacent plates, with intermediate and deep-focus earthquakes observed in the subduction zones offshore or in the Sea of Japan area.
This information was last updated at 10:58 UTC on June 10, 2026.
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