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5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Russia's Krasnodar Region

2/10/2026

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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Russia's Krasnodar region on February 10, 2026, at 2:21 a.m. local time, with the epicenter 20 kilometers inland near Anapa and Novorossiysk.
Residents reported strong shaking and loud noises, and videos showed furniture rattling.
Authorities reported no damage.
The Krasnodar region sits at the junction of the Greater Caucasus and the Scythian Plate and experiences moderate earthquakes every few years, usually with minor damage.

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A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Russia's Krasnodar region on February 10, 2026, at 2:21 a.m. local time, with the epicenter 20 kilometers inland near Anapa and Novorossiysk.
Residents reported strong shaking and loud noises, and videos showed furniture rattling.
Authorities reported no damage.
The Krasnodar region sits at the junction of the Greater Caucasus and the Scythian Plate and experiences moderate earthquakes every few years, usually with minor damage.