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M6.2 earthquake 129 km WSW of Arman’, Russia

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 129 km WSW of Arman’, Russia on Thu, Jul 16, 1931, 3:27 AM GMT+11 (16:27 UTC), 15 km (9 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
6.2 (mw), strong
Local time
UTC
1931-07-15 16:27:02 UTC
Depth
15.0 km (9.3 mi), shallow
Epicenter
59.344° N, 147.940° E
Region
Russia
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Magnitude uncertainty
±0.23
Depth from
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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event iscgem906876. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 5:28 PM UTC.