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.
Oct 16, 2023 06:48PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 115km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Sep 2, 2023 08:49AM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake hit 309km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia on Saturday Morning.
May 7, 2023 03:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 109km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Sunday Night.
Apr 20, 2023 07:16AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 189km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Thursday Morning.
Apr 18, 2023 02:40PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck 147km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia.
Apr 3, 2023 03:06PM
Unusually powerful M6.5 Earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia on Monday Afternoon.
Kamchatka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 939 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 93 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kamchatka roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kamchatka in 2013. A total of 310 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kamchatka that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 | 877 | 93.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 58 | 6.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 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 123 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kamchatka.
When was the last earthquake in Kamchatka, Russia?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kamchatka on the evening of November 20, 2023 at 19:56 local time (Asia/Kamchatka). The center of this earthquake was located 69km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 60km 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, 939 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kamchatka. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
