M 6.0 Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Ozernovskiy, Russia

What Happened

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 mww occurred on February 13, 2026, at 11:02 UTC (23:02 local time). The seismic event was centered approximately 105 km east-southeast of Ozernovskiy, Russia.

Location Details

The earthquake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 51.1026°N and 157.8726°E. The event occurred at a depth of 56.6 km. In geological terms, this is considered an intermediate-depth earthquake (20-70 km). Intermediate earthquakes typically result in less intense surface shaking than shallow events but can be felt over a significantly wider geographic area.

Impact Assessment

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake reached a maximum Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) of 4.636. There were no immediate reports of residents feeling the tremor recorded in the dataset, and no tsunami advisory was issued (tsunami: 0). No specific alert level color was assigned to this event in the source data.

What You Should Know

A magnitude 6.0 event is classified as a “strong earthquake,” which has the potential to be destructive in populated areas. Residents in the region should remain aware of the possibility of aftershocks, which are common following an event of this magnitude. In the event of further shaking, remember to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.”

Source

Information provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.