Update: 5.0 magnitude earthquake hits near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Dec. 8

Published Dec 30, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.0 magnitude quake jolted near Vilyuchinsk at midday on Monday.

At 01:32 UTC (12:32 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 35 km, with its epicenter approximately 175 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 4.9 magnitude quake, rattled in the same area six days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey