Update: Seismic activity on July 31 – 5.7 magnitude earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia reported

Published Aug 22, 2025

A 5.7 magnitude quake was registered near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 20:36 UTC (07:36 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 167 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and a depth of 14 km.

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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 387 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