M6.9 earthquake: Ozernovskiy, Russia
According to USGS, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck near Ozernovskiy, Russia on October 16, 2026. It was recorded at 03:35 AM UTC at a depth of 135 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M6.9
mww · Strong
Depth
135 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
03:35:31 AM
October 16, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 151 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky · 151 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 227 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.5 earthquake on June 8, 1993.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 16, 2026 earthquake near Ozernovskiy, Russia?
The earthquake occurred near Ozernovskiy, Russia at 51.985° N, 157.270° E, at a depth of 135 km. The nearest town was Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, about 151 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ozernovskiy, Russia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mww 6.9 (strong). 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 Ozernovskiy, Russia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.