Update: March 8 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake reported near Vilyuchinsk, Russia

Published Mar 23, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Vilyuchinsk on Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 17:19 UTC (04:19 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter approximately 190 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, eight tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or greater have been recorded in the region. The most significant was a 5.1 magnitude earthquake registered in the same region two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey