Latest earthquakes near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka today
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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.
May 17, 2026 08:04PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 262km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
May 1, 2026 04:03PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 267km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Mar 9, 2026 05:08AM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Monday Night in the North Pacific Ocean 165km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Feb 26, 2026 04:59PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 197km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Sep 19, 2025 06:58AM
DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 128km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia) on Friday Morning.
Jul 30, 2025 11:24AM
On Wednesday Morning a DESTRUCTIVE M8.8 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 127km from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (Russia).
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4787 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 478 earthquakes per year, or 39 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 3509 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 | 4275 | 89.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 480 | 10.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 27 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on the morning of May 22, 2026 at 08:13 local time (Asia/Kamchatka). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south 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 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, 4787 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. This averages to 479 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
