M5.3 earthquake: Vilyuchinsk, Russia
According to USGS, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on October 24, 2026. It was recorded at 08:35 PM UTC at a depth of 70 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M5.3
mb · Moderate
Depth
70 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
08:35:04 PM
October 24, 2026
Source
USGS
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 108 km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
- Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky · 108 km S
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, 1,500 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 24, 2026 earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia?
The earthquake occurred near Vilyuchinsk, Russia at 52.157° N, 159.196° E, at a depth of 70 km. The nearest town was Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, about 108 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 5.3 (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 Vilyuchinsk, Russia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.