Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake strikes close to Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia on Jan. 16

Published Feb 9, 2026

UST-KAMCHATSKY DISTRICT, Kamchatka Krai — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.2 magnitude quake hit near Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy around midday Friday.

At 23:22 UTC (11:22 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 33 km, with its epicenter approximately 53 km east-northeast of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy.

Did you feel it?

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

Last week’s tremor

One more magnitude 4.8 earthquake was registered in the area during the past week; it also occurred close to Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy four days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey