Update: 6.6 magnitude earthquake slams close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on June 19

Published Jul 14, 2026

A 6.6 magnitude quake rocked close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Friday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor slammed at 06:52 UTC (17:52 local time), with its epicenter approximately 148 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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.

Past week’s quake

One more magnitude 4.6 tremor was registered in the area on Jun. 13; it also occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey