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Latest earthquakes near Kamchatka, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kamchatka, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kamchatka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kamchatka (also known as Камчатский край), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kamchatka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kamchatka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kamchatka and elsewhere.
Jan 28, 2026 09:14PM
On Wednesday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 185km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Jan 28, 2026 08:24PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 184km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Wednesday Evening.
Jan 27, 2026 04:29PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 300km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Jan 27, 2026 02:44AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 291km from Vilyuchinsk (Russia).
Jan 26, 2026 10:21PM
Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 177km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Monday Evening.
Jan 23, 2026 12:42AM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 143km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Friday Night.
Kamchatka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4511 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kamchatka, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 451 earthquakes per year, or 37 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kamchatka roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kamchatka in 2025. A total of 3484 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kamchatka that year. The strongest had a 8.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kamchatka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Kamchatka during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 4020 | 89.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 460 | 10.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 26 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kamchatka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kamchatka occurred on Jul 30, 2025 11:24 local time (Asia/Kamchatka timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.8 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 35 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kamchatka in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 1952 04:58, 92 kilometers (57 mi) east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It is the strongest earthquake near Kamchatka in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kamchatka, Russia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kamchatka.
Earthquakes by city in Kamchatka
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kamchatka, Russia.
Use this regional Kamchatka earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yelizovo and Vilyuchinsk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kamchatka.
When was the last earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamchatka on the morning of January 29, 2026 at 08:31 local time (Asia/Kamchatka). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 40km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kamchatka, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kamchatka, Russia?
A 9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamchatka on the night of November 5, 1952 at 04:58 local time (Asia/Kamchatka). The center of this earthquake was located 92km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 22km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kamchatka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kamchatka, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 4511 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kamchatka. This averages to 451 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
