According to USGS, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 3, 2026. It was recorded at 02:59 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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From 1990 until this earthquake, 1,646 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M8.8 earthquake on July 29, 2025.
M8.82025 Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia Earthquake · 35 kmUSGS
M7.42025 Eastern Kamchatka, Russia Earthquake · 34 kmUSGS
M7.0Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · 102 km E · 29 kmUSGS
M6.9Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · 125 km SE · 37 kmUSGS
M6.9Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · 84 km E · 39 kmUSGS
M6.6Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · 141 km ESE · 14 kmUSGS
M6.6Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · 153 km ESE · 10 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 3, 2026 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?
The earthquake occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia at 52.084° N, 160.422° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, about 163 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.0 (moderate). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?
Since this earthquake, 3 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.8.