Update: Earthquake strikes region near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on Nov. 7 – 5.1 magnitude recorded

Published Nov 29, 2025

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Friday evening.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 08:05 UTC (19:05 local time), was centered roughly 166 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes past week

Five earthquakes with a magnitude 5.5 or above have been detected in the region last week. The strongest, a 6.1 magnitude tremor, was registered in the same area four days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey