A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded near 172 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on Aug 28, 2026, 9:12:17 AM (2026-08-28T09:12:17.255Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 52.1245, 160.6615.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 170 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.
The epicentre was located at 52.1245 latitude and 160.6615 longitude near 172 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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