In the North Pacific Ocean 157 kilometer from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, a shallow and significant M5.1 aftershock occurred just before midnight of Monday November 3rd, 2025.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the North Pacific Ocean, 105 kilometers (65 mi) off the coast of Russia, 157 kilometer east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Kamchatka. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Nov 3, 2025 23:37 (Kamchatka Time) - Nov 3, 2025 11:37 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 157 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka, Russia. Coordinates 52°21'37"N 160°38'50"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.1 Detected by 146 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.047 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Russia . Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Kamchatka, Russia is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 157 kilometer (98 mi) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 157 km (98 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Kamchatka, Russia. |
| 164 km (102 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Vilyuchinsk Kamchatka, Russia. |
| 178 km (111 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Yelizovo Kamchatka, Russia. |
This is likely an aftershock
This earthquake was an aftershock. A larger mag. 6.1 earthquake struck 24 km (15 mi) southwest in advance of this 5.1 earthquake around 3 hrs earlier.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 4.9 |
3 days earlier Oct 31, 2025 20:57 (Kamchatka Time) | 95 km (59 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.6 |
3 days earlier Oct 31, 2025 23:46 (Kamchatka Time) | 45 km (28 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.4 |
3 days earlier Nov 1, 2025 00:03 (Kamchatka Time) | 40 km (25 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.3 |
3 days earlier Nov 1, 2025 04:48 (Kamchatka Time) | 42 km (26 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.0 |
7 hrs earlier Nov 3, 2025 13:49 (Kamchatka Time) | 26 km (16 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.8 |
6 hrs earlier Nov 3, 2025 14:40 (Kamchatka Time) | 71 km (44 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.8 |
2 hrs earlier Nov 3, 2025 19:10 (Kamchatka Time) | 26 km (16 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.9 |
1 hr earlier Nov 3, 2025 19:19 (Kamchatka Time) | 38 km (24 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.7 |
1 hr earlier Nov 3, 2025 19:22 (Kamchatka Time) | 21 km (13 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.0 |
57 mins earlier Nov 3, 2025 19:47 (Kamchatka Time) | 36 km (22 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.8 |
45 mins earlier Nov 3, 2025 19:59 (Kamchatka Time) | 21 km (13 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 4.9 |
37 mins earlier Nov 3, 2025 20:07 (Kamchatka Time) | 100 km (62 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock | M 6.1 |
Nov 3, 2025 20:44 (Kamchatka Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
15 mins later Nov 3, 2025 20:59 (Kamchatka Time) | 91 km (57 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
1 hr later Nov 3, 2025 22:01 (Kamchatka Time) | 14 km (9 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
2 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 22:53 (Kamchatka Time) | 28 km (17 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
3 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 23:21 (Kamchatka Time) | 48 km (30 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
3 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 23:33 (Kamchatka Time) | 9 km (6 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock This Earthquake |
M 5.1 |
3 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 23:37 (Kamchatka Time) | 24 km (15 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
3 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 23:46 (Kamchatka Time) | 53 km (33 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
3 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 23:46 (Kamchatka Time) | 23 km (14 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
3 hrs later Nov 3, 2025 23:56 (Kamchatka Time) | 19 km (12 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
3 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 00:06 (Kamchatka Time) | 17 km (11 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
4 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 00:19 (Kamchatka Time) | 30 km (19 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
4 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 01:13 (Kamchatka Time) | 32 km (20 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
4 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 01:13 (Kamchatka Time) | 97 km (60 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
8 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 04:34 (Kamchatka Time) | 13 km (8 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
8 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 04:54 (Kamchatka Time) | 26 km (16 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
14 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 10:16 (Kamchatka Time) | 89 km (55 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
14 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 10:17 (Kamchatka Time) | 30 km (18 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.7 |
14 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 10:30 (Kamchatka Time) | 27 km (17 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
15 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 11:34 (Kamchatka Time) | 50 km (31 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
16 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 12:17 (Kamchatka Time) | 43 km (27 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
16 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 12:25 (Kamchatka Time) | 24 km (15 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
19 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 15:26 (Kamchatka Time) | 55 km (34 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
19 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 15:36 (Kamchatka Time) | 18 km (11 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 6.0 |
19 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 15:45 (Kamchatka Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.1 |
19 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 15:58 (Kamchatka Time) | 27 km (17 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
19 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 16:11 (Kamchatka Time) | 28 km (18 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.0 |
19 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 16:13 (Kamchatka Time) | 52 km (32 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
20 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 16:22 (Kamchatka Time) | 72 km (44 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.5 |
20 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 16:45 (Kamchatka Time) | 15 km (9 mi) NNE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
20 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 17:04 (Kamchatka Time) | 12 km (8 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
21 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 17:14 (Kamchatka Time) | 79 km (49 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
21 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 17:20 (Kamchatka Time) | 89 km (55 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
21 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 17:29 (Kamchatka Time) | 12 km (7 mi) NE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.9 |
21 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 17:29 (Kamchatka Time) | 66 km (41 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.4 |
22 hrs later Nov 4, 2025 18:28 (Kamchatka Time) | 10 km (6 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.8 |
1 day later Nov 4, 2025 21:23 (Kamchatka Time) | 18 km (11 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
1 day later Nov 5, 2025 03:16 (Kamchatka Time) | 0.7 km (0.4 mi) E from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Nov 5, 2025 03:51 (Kamchatka Time) | 48 km (30 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Nov 5, 2025 03:51 (Kamchatka Time) | 87 km (54 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
1 day later Nov 5, 2025 06:30 (Kamchatka Time) | 49 km (31 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
2 days later Nov 5, 2025 10:51 (Kamchatka Time) | 90 km (56 mi) SW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 6.0 |
2 days later Nov 5, 2025 11:29 (Kamchatka Time) | 21 km (13 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 5.3 |
2 days later Nov 5, 2025 11:37 (Kamchatka Time) | 28 km (18 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.4 |
2 days later Nov 5, 2025 20:27 (Kamchatka Time) | 12 km (7 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
2 days later Nov 6, 2025 02:02 (Kamchatka Time) | 25 km (15 mi) WSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.5 |
2 days later Nov 6, 2025 03:18 (Kamchatka Time) | 19 km (12 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.3 |
2 days later Nov 6, 2025 05:34 (Kamchatka Time) | 81 km (50 mi) N from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.2 |
2 days later Nov 6, 2025 08:30 (Kamchatka Time) | 59 km (37 mi) WNW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
3 days later Nov 6, 2025 10:02 (Kamchatka Time) | 54 km (34 mi) SSW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.6 |
3 days later Nov 6, 2025 10:02 (Kamchatka Time) | 47 km (29 mi) W from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. In total, 248 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.1 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 15 days.
Low tsunami risk
DISCLAIMER: We strongly suggest to closely monitor advice from local authorities with regards to tsunami risks. Our analysis is based on automatically collected data from external sources, and these might contain mistakes. In addition, earthquakes can cause landslides that may lead to a tsunami, or be a followed by another, potentially stonger, earthquake.
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.1. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 08/11/25 11:48 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000rl65
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20251103_0000221
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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