M5.80 Earthquake – 72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

17 August 2026, 12:38 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.80 earthquake struck 72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on 17 August 2026, 12:38 UTC, at a depth of 54.7 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.80 (mww)
Location
72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
Date & time
17 August 2026, 12:38 UTC
Coordinates
53.0240, 159.7106
Depth
54.74 km
Felt reports
1 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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