M5.2 Earthquake near 167 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 167 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on June 19, 2026 at 08:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
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Depth profile
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.5.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
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