Update: April 24 – 5.4 magnitude earthquake recorded near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Published May 21, 2026

A 5.4 magnitude quake jolted close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 10:04 UTC (21:04 local time). The epicenter was approximately 168 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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.

Tremors past week

Last week, the area has experienced three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above. The biggest, a 5.3 magnitude quake, hit in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey