Update: Earthquake measuring 5.0 strikes area close to Vilyuchinsk, Russia on Sept. 11

Published Oct 8, 2025

A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered near Vilyuchinsk Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the region at 10:40 UTC (21:40 local time), was centered about 189 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk. It occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

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

Quakes last week

Last week, there have been 11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 5.3 magnitude earthquake recorded in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey