Update: Earthquake measuring 5.1 strikes area close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on Sept. 21

Published Oct 18, 2025

A 5.1 magnitude quake was detected near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the region at 03:20 UTC (14:20 local time), was centered roughly 142 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It occurred at a depth of 38 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors past week

Last week, there have been nine tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or higher centered nearby. The largest one was a 7.8 earthquake that was recorded in the same region three days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey