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.
Dec 16, 2024 09:42AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Monday Morning.
Oct 1, 2024 12:21AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 111km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Kamchatka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1032 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 103 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kamchatka roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kamchatka in 2024. A total of 165 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kamchatka that year. The strongest had a 7 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 8 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 | 960 | 93.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jan 30, 2016 15:25 local time (Asia/Kamchatka timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 102 kilometers (63 mi) north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 177 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) north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It is the strongest earthquake near Kamchatka in the past 124 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamchatka on the evening of December 19, 2024 at 20:12 local time (Asia/Kamchatka). The center of this earthquake was located 81km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 33km 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, 1032 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kamchatka. This averages to 103 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
