Update: 6.6 magnitude earthquake rocks near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on July 20

Published Jul 20, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.6 magnitude quake occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon.

It was reported that a tremor shook the region at 07:07 UTC (18:07 local time). The epicenter was situated roughly 151 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

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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 384 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