Earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:16km) in Russia 08/03/2026 17:08 UTC, 250 thousand in MMI>=III.
On 3/8/2026 5:08:43 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting 250 thousand in MMI>=III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:16km.
AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Summary
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Russia at a depth of 22.857 km, impacting approximately 250,000 individuals with moderate shaking intensity.
Trajectory: The seismic activity indicates a risk of aftershocks, particularly in surrounding regions, which may further stress weakened structures and impede recovery efforts.
Infrastructure Impact: The earthquake is likely to cause moderate damage to infrastructure due to its magnitude and depth, with potential disruptions to transportation and utilities in affected areas.
Event Intelligence Data
- Event
- Earthquake (Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:16km) in Russia 08/03/2026 17:08 UTC, 250 thousand in MMI>=III.
- Hazard Type
- Earthquake
- Location
- 51.6210°N, 159.3956°E
- Coordinates
- 51.621000, 159.395600
- Risk Score
- 65/100
- Severity
- 1/5
- Status
- active
- Trajectory Prediction
- The seismic activity indicates a risk of aftershocks, particularly in surrounding regions, which may further stress weakened structures and impede recovery efforts.
- Infrastructure Impact
- The earthquake is likely to cause moderate damage to infrastructure due to its magnitude and depth, with potential disruptions to transportation and utilities in affected areas.
- Source
- GDACS
- Detected
- 2026-03-08T17:08:43.000Z
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-08T17:30:13.000Z
- Intelligence Provider
- AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Platform
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