In the North Pacific Ocean 43 kilometer from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, a significant MAG-5.2 earthquake occurred in the evening of Saturday April 25th, 2026.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the North Pacific Ocean, right off the coast of Russia (7 mi offshore), 43 kilometer south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Kamchatka. The center of this earthquake had an intermediate depth of 88 km.
| Date and Time: | Apr 25, 2026 22:20 (Kamchatka Time) - Apr 25, 2026 10:20 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 43 km south of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka, Russia. Coordinates 52°40'32"N 158°41'33"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 13 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.086 . |
| Depth: | 88 km (55 mi) An intermediate 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 . Vilyuchinsk in Kamchatka, Russia is the nearest significant place from the epicenter. The earthquake occurred 34 kilometer (21 mi) south-east of Vilyuchinsk.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 34 km (21 mi) NW from epicenter |
Vilyuchinsk Kamchatka, Russia. |
| 43 km (27 mi) N from epicenter |
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Kamchatka, Russia. |
| 61 km (38 mi) N from epicenter |
Yelizovo Kamchatka, Russia. |
Shaking reported by 1 person
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 1 person has reported shaking in one place in Russia.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Mohovaja, Kamčatka, Russia: 1 person.
Risk of aftershocks?
We have not yet detected any foreshocks or aftershocks (MAG-2.5 or higher) within 100km (62 mi) of this earthquake.
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.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
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. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since April 24th, 2026, when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 154 km (96 mi) further east. An even stronger magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck on July 29th, 2025.
In total, 190 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 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 19 days.
Low tsunami risk
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 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 88 km (55 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 25/04/26 12:08 (). As more information on this earthquake becomes available this article will be updated. This article is automatically composed based on data originating from multiple sources.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000sst4
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20260425_0000183
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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