Update: 5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on July 30

Published Aug 24, 2025

A 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Wednesday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 02:27 UTC (13:27 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 256 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report through 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 490 km west 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