Update: July 31 – 5.4 magnitude earthquake registered near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Published Aug 23, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at midnight on Thursday.

A tremor jolted the area at 13:39 UTC (00:39 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 158 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 340 km southwest of this event struck UK on June 8, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,000 at intensity VI and 4,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey