Update: 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Sept. 20

Published Oct 16, 2025

Saturday night, a 5.1 magnitude quake was recorded close to Vilyuchinsk, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 10:18 UTC (21:18 local time), the region was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 41 km, with its epicenter roughly 185 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Eight quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the area over the last week. The biggest, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake, was registered in the same region four days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey