M6.0 Earthquake near 156 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
About this earthquake
On June 19, 2026 at 06:51 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near 156 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.
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
Estimated impact
Ground shaking
Tectonic context
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M6.0.
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 250 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.