Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 reported close to Vilyuchinsk, Russia on July 30

Published Aug 22, 2025

Wednesday afternoon, a 5.2 magnitude quake was recorded near Vilyuchinsk, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 03:12 UTC (14:12 local time), was centered approximately 207 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 5.7 magnitude earthquake that jolted in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey