A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded near 72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on Aug 17, 2026, 12:38:03 PM (2026-08-17T12:38:03.466Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 54.7 km with coordinates 53.0240, 159.7106.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.8 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 54.7 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: 71 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.
The epicentre was located at 53.0240 latitude and 159.7106 longitude near 72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The earthquake was shallow at 54.7 km depth.
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