An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 struck about 28 kilometers southwest of Krasnodar, according to the regional Operational Center which relayed data from the Obninsk seismic station. The tremor occurred at a depth near 10 kilometers, and residents in Seversky, Krasnodar, Goryachy Klyuch, and Novorossiysk reported feeling the ground movement, confirming that the quake was noticeable across several nearby communities.
On January 24, a Krasnodar resident described to socialbites.ca how she felt two separate tremors during the event and was able to carry on with daily activities soon after. The witness noted there was no early warning prior to the seismic activity, highlighting a recurring theme: residents sometimes experience tremors without forewarning and quickly resume routines once shaking stops.
Roughly 29 kilometers from Krasnodar, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a second event with a depth of about 23.2 kilometers and a magnitude of 4.5. This later quake appeared to be temporally linked to the initial one, contributing to a sequence that kept the public attentive to ongoing seismic activity in the region.
Earlier that same night, however, a much larger event—magnitude 6.7—was felt across a broader area, including Kyrgyzstan. This demonstrates how powerful distant earthquakes can trigger shaking far from their epicenters and underscores the need for continuous monitoring by seismology authorities and timely public safety advisories.
In related coverage, reports indicated that residents in several multi-story buildings in Kurgan evacuated as a precaution in response to the shaking. These evacuations reflected standard safety protocols when strong ground movement is detected, underscoring the importance of preparedness, clear guidance from authorities, and practiced evacuation procedures during seismic events.