Update: Earthquake of 6.0 magnitude registered near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on July 24

Published Aug 17, 2025

Thursday morning, a 6.0 magnitude quake was reported near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 22:37 UTC (09:37 local time), the region was rocked by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 164 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.1 event, but later downgraded it to 6.0.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 414 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