Update: 6.0 magnitude earthquake shakes near Ozernovskiy, Russia on Feb. 16

Published Mar 11, 2026

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.0 magnitude quake hit near Ozernovskiy Monday morning.

At 21:42 UTC (09:42 local time), the region was slammed by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 43 km, with its epicenter roughly 86 km east-southeast of Ozernovskiy.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

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.

Past week’s tremor

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was registered in the area last week; it occurred close to Severo-Kuril’sk six days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey