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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Apr 26 16:31 Kamchatka) |
M 4.3 | 72 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 09:02 Kamchatka) |
M 4.2 | 290 km SSW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 5 days ago (Apr 24 01:43 Kamchatka) |
M 3.8 | 144 km WNW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 14 days ago (Apr 15 09:23 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 289 km SSW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 16 days ago (Apr 13 21:40 Kamchatka) |
M 4.6 | 48 km SSE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 18 days ago (Apr 11 00:55 Kamchatka) |
M 3.7 | 198 km S from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 20 days ago (Apr 9 07:39 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 178 km SE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 26 days ago (Apr 3 11:30 Kamchatka) |
M 3.9 | 167 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 31 days ago (Mar 29 23:15 Kamchatka) |
M 3.8 | 168 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 31 days ago (Mar 29 23:08 Kamchatka) |
M 3.9 | 153 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 31 days ago (Mar 29 19:55 Kamchatka) |
M 4.2 | 161 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 31 days ago (Mar 29 19:10 Kamchatka) |
M 4.2 | 159 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 33 days ago (Mar 27 11:57 Kamchatka) |
M 3.5 | 243 km NE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 35 days ago (Mar 25 09:02 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 127 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 38 days ago (Mar 22 23:42 Kamchatka) |
M 4.0 | 82 km ENE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 39 days ago (Mar 21 16:15 Kamchatka) |
M 4.6 | 156 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 45 days ago (Mar 15 07:11 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 102 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 46 days ago (Mar 14 16:11 Kamchatka) |
M 4.8 | 49 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 46 days ago (Mar 14 16:11 Kamchatka) |
M 4.8 | 82 km SE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 53 days ago (Mar 7 04:15 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 108 km WNW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 53 days ago (Mar 7 00:15 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 106 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 55 days ago (Mar 5 23:28 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 92 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 55 days ago (Mar 5 14:12 Kamchatka) |
M 4.3 | 182 km SE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 55 days ago (Mar 5 14:12 Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 222 km SE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| 57 days ago (Mar 3 17:35 Kamchatka) |
M 4.3 | 117 km SSE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1046 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 104 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in 2024. A total of 177 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky that year. The strongest had a 7 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 8 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 | 976 | 93.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 64 | 6.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.19% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 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 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) north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It is the strongest earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2016 15:25 (Kamchatka) |
M 7.2 | 102 km N from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Aug 18, 2024 07:10 (Kamchatka) |
M 7.0 | 102 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Apr 3, 2023 15:06 (Kamchatka) |
M 6.5 | 39 km SSW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Mar 29, 2019 10:06 (Kamchatka) |
M 6.2 | 300 km SSE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Jul 6, 2018 13:40 (Kamchatka) |
M 6.1 | 182 km SSW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Aug 30, 2024 16:24 (Kamchatka) |
M 6.0 | 117 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Oct 1, 2024 00:21 (Kamchatka) |
M 5.9 | 108 km E from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Feb 21, 2020 06:57 (Kamchatka) |
M 5.8 | 153 km ENE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Dec 24, 2023 05:48 (Kamchatka) |
M 5.8 | 125 km S from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Apr 14, 2016 15:06 (Kamchatka) |
M 5.8 | 164 km ENE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 04:11 (Kamchatka) |
M 5.0 | 6 km N from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Feb 21, 2022 15:40 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.5 | 10 km SSE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Jun 29, 2024 07:41 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 10 km N from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| May 10, 2023 10:04 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.2 | 17 km SSE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Sep 29, 2018 00:31 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.3 | 28 km SE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| May 30, 2020 23:01 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.5 | 30 km ESE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Nov 17, 2023 03:19 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.4 | 29 km N from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Oct 12, 2021 16:33 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.1 | 29 km S from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| Apr 2, 2019 08:23 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.3 | 33 km SW from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
| May 15, 2022 02:21 (Kamchatka) |
M 4.2 | 35 km ENE from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the afternoon of April 26, 2025 at 16:31 local time (Asia/Kamchatka). The center of this earthquake was located 72km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at a depth of 70km 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, 1046 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
