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Latest earthquakes near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky? If an earthquake is happening right now near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (also known as Петропавловск-Камчатский), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4511 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in 2025. A total of 3484 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Nearest earthquakes from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
When was the last earthquake in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka?
A 9 magnitude earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky 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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka?
In the past 10 years, 4511 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. This averages to 451 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
