M5.8 earthquake

72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

A magnitude 5.8 (moderate) earthquake struck 72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on August 17, 2026 at 12:38 PM UTC, at a depth of 55 km. 1 people reported feeling it.

Magnitude

5.8 mww

Depth

55 km

When

August 17, 2026 at 12:38 PM UTC

Coordinates

53.024°, 159.711°

Felt reports

1

Review status

reviewed

Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Details may be revised as the event is reviewed.