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M5.0 earthquake 146 km E of Korsakov, Russia

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 146 km E of Korsakov, Russia on Fri, Jul 5, 1985, 2:38 PM GMT+12 (02:38 UTC), 400 km (248 mi) below the surface.

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Magnitude
5.0 (mb, body-wave), moderate
Magnitude from
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Local time
UTC
1985-07-05 02:38:19 UTC
Depth
399.7 km (248.4 mi), deep
Epicenter
46.729° N, 144.686° E
Region
Russia
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0002gev. Read Mon, Oct 5, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC.