Major magnitude 8.0 earthquake at 74 km depth29 Jul 23:34 UTC: First to report: GFZ after 9 minutes.29 Jul 23:34: Now using data updates from GeoAu29 Jul 23:34: Now using data updates from USGSI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJul 29, 2025 23:24:52 UTC - Local time at epicenterWednesday, Jul 30, 2025, at 11:24 am (GMT +12)StatusconfirmedMagnitude8.0Depth74 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude52.209°N / 159.979°EKamchatka, RussiaSeismic antipode52.209°S / 20.021°WQuality40 seismic stations (GeoAu)Shaking intensityVII Very strong shaking near epicenterFelt2 reportsPrimary data sourceUSGS (United States Geological Survey)Nearest volcanoMutnovsky (124 km / 77 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 12.1°C (54 F), humidity: 94%, wind: 2 m/s (5 kts) from SEEstimated seismic energy released6.3 x 1016 joules (17527 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 1.5 x 107 tons of TNT or 942.5 atomic bombs!) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 8.0 | about seismic energy11 minutes ago reported feltJul 29, 2025 23:24 GMT / Jul 30, 2025 11:24 am (GMT +12)Lat / Lng: 52.209 / 159.979: 131 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaSource: USGSOther sources: GFZ: 7.1 / 10 km, GeoAu: 7.8 / 49 km, 1 more...Detail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22003996',52.20900,159.97900,'11 minutes ago: Mag. 8.0, 131 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia',html,'quakes-9-24.png',40,40,20,20,128]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in Kamchatka KamchatkaNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, a city with more than 180,000 inhabitants in Russia, in 132 km (82 mi) distance northwest of the epicenter. People likely experienced strong shaking there.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry132 km (82 mi)NW of epicenterPetropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy(pop: 181,200)VI: StrongKamchatkaRussia133 km (83 mi)NW of epicenterVilyuchinsk(pop: 25,200)VI: StrongKamchatkaRussia143 km (89 mi)NW of epicenterParatunka(pop: 1,770)VI: StrongKamchatkaRussia153 km (95 mi)NW of epicenterYelizovo(pop: 40,700)VI: StrongKamchatkaRussia252 km (156 mi)W of epicenterOzernovskiy(pop: 2,620)VI: StrongKamchatkaRussia291 km (181 mi)N of epicenterMil'kovo(pop: 8,250)VI: StrongKamchatkaRussia317 km (197 mi)SW of epicenterSevero-Kuril'sk(pop: 2,420)VI: StrongSakhalin OblastRussia379 km (235 mi)N of epicenterAtlasovo(pop: 5,000)V: ModerateKamchatkaRussia422 km (262 mi)N of epicenterEsso(pop: 1,970)V: ModerateKamchatkaRussia427 km (265 mi)N of epicenterKozyrevsk(pop: 1,240)V: ModerateKamchatkaRussia461 km (286 mi)N of epicenterKlyuchi(pop: 10,000)V: ModerateKamchatkaRussia476 km (296 mi)N of epicenterUst’-Kamchatsk Staryy(pop: 4,940)V: ModerateKamchatkaRussia517 km (321 mi)NE of epicenterNikol'skoye(pop: 613)V: ModerateKamchatkaRussiaNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (2)So far, we have received 2 reports for this quake from Russia. The quake was reported to have been felt in up to approx. 130 km (81 mi) distance.Most reports came from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, a city with more than 180,000 inhabitants in Kamchatka in 132 km (82 mi) distance northwest of the epicenter, Russia. Further below is a list of places where most people reported this quake.This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.Translate130.3 km NW of epicenter [Map] / Severe shaking (MMI VIII) (reported through our app)130.1 km NW of epicenter [Map] / Strong shaking (MMI VI) (reported through our app)List of cities/places with most reportsPlaceDistance from epicenterAverage reported Shaking IntensityNr. of reportsPetropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia(Pop.: 181,216)132 km (82 mi)NW of epicenterVII: Very strong shaking2Note: Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (2 in total) could be used for statistics.What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)VI: Strong shaking1130–130 km (81–81 mi)130 km (81 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (2 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeIf you were near the epicenter and felt it, please share your experience and submit a short "I felt it" report! Other users would love to hear about it!If you did NOT feel the quake although you were in the area, please report it as well! Your contribution is valuable to earthquake science and seismic hazard analysis.Compare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2025-07-29EpicenterAgency8.074 km46 mi23:24:52131 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaUSGS (United States Geological Survey)7.110 km6.2 mi(*)23:24:50.62Off East Coast of Kamchatka38 km (24 mi) epicenter difference with USGSGFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)7.8449 km31 mi±5.6 km23:24:55.487±0.52sOff East Coast of Kamchatka40 km (25 mi) epicenter difference with USGSEpicenter uncertainty: ± 9.2 kmGeoAu (Geoscience Australia )7.5910 km6.2 mi(*)23:24:50.853near Petropavlovsk Kamchatskiy38 km (24 mi) epicenter difference with USGSRENASS (Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS))Notes:(*) A depth given as 10 km often means that the the depth of the quake could be not determined with sufficient accuracy.Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 10,000 km2 (3,861 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 173 km (108 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jul 30, 2025 11:24 am (GMT +12)11 minutes ago - felt8.074 km0 km - This quakeNorth Pacific Ocean, 132 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, RussiaMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeStrongest in 73 yearsThe earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Russia in over 73 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on Wednesday, Nov 5, 1952, at 04:58 am (GMT +12 local time) in 48 km (30 mi) distance to the north:Mag. 9.0 earthquake North Pacific Ocean - Kamchatka, Russia - Nov 5, 1952 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapJul 28, 08:51 pm (Universal Time)4.110 km106 km (66 mi) to the NE 164 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia I FELT ITInfoJul 28, 10:45 pm (GMT +11)5.110 km83 km (52 mi) to the NE 138 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia I FELT IT - 10 reportsInfoJul 28, 03:13 pm (Kamchatka)5.240 km66 km (41 mi) to the N 104 km From Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy I FELT IT - 12 reportsInfoJul 27, 11:51 pm (Kamchatka)4.141 km73 km (46 mi) to the E 176 km From Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy I FELT ITInfoJul 27, 09:57 pm (GMT +12)4.480 km56 km (35 mi) to the NW Off East Coast of Kamchatka I FELT ITInfoJul 25, 09:37 am (GMT +11)6.110 km110 km (68 mi) to the NE 167 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia I FELT IT - 8 reportsInfoJul 20, 06:22 pm (GMT +11)6.69.4 km98 km (61 mi) to the NE 147 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoJul 20, 06:07 pm (GMT +11)6.610 km91 km (56 mi) to the NE 151 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 3 reportsInfoJul 20, 05:49 pm (GMT +11)7.410 km95 km (59 mi) to the NE 2025 Eastern Kamchatka, Russia Earthquake 36 reportsInfoJul 20, 05:28 pm (GMT +11)6.623 km92 km (57 mi) to the NE 142 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia 28 reportsInfoAug 18, 2024 07:10 am (Kamchatka)7.029 km81 km (50 mi) to the NNorth Pacific Ocean, 102 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, Russia 88 reportsInfoJan 30, 2016 03:25 pm (Kamchatka)7.1164 km220 km (137 mi) to the NW Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia 4 reportsInfoMay 21, 2013 05:43 pm (GMT +12)6.130 km10.2 km (6.3 mi) to the NE 128 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoJul 30, 2010 03:56 pm (GMT +12)6.323 km33 km (21 mi) to the N 100 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoMar 16, 2003 07:41 am (GMT +12)6.130 km28 km (17 mi) to the E 147 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoOct 9, 2001 06:20 am (GMT +12)6.433 km50 km (31 mi) to the N 114 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoOct 9, 2001 06:14 am (GMT +12)6.549 km49 km (30 mi) to the NE 123 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoMar 9, 1999 12:25 am (GMT +12)6.957 km36 km (22 mi) to the SW 123 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaInfoJun 1, 1998 05:34 pm (GMT +12)6.444 km76 km (47 mi) to the N 96 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoDec 5, 1997 11:26 pm (Kamchatka)7.833 km323 km (201 mi) to the NEYelizovskiy Rayon, 298 km northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, RussiaInfoJun 30, 1996 11:32 pm (GMT +12)6.133 km55 km (34 mi) to the S 164 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaInfoNov 13, 1993 01:18 pm (GMT +12)7.034 km96 km (60 mi) to the W 112 km S of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaInfoJun 9, 1993 01:03 am (GMT +12)7.571 km185 km (115 mi) to the SW 97 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, RussiaInfoMar 6, 1992 02:39 am (GMT +12)6.445 km81 km (50 mi) to the N 67 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoMar 3, 1992 12:29 am (Kamchatka)6.939 km79 km (49 mi) to the N 84 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoOct 7, 1987 08:11 am (Kamchatka)6.534 km83 km (52 mi) to the N 89 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoApr 6, 1975 10:34 pm (GMT +12)6.233 km4.3 km (2.7 mi) to the E 132 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoApr 6, 1975 09:55 pm (GMT +12)6.233 km19 km (12 mi) to the E 146 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoNov 25, 1971 07:35 am (GMT +12)7.3125 km85 km (53 mi) to the NW 48 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoMay 4, 1959 07:15 pm (Kamchatka)7.955 km118 km (73 mi) to the N 76 km ENE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoDec 25, 1953 01:51 pm (GMT +12)6.835 km8.6 km (5.3 mi) to the NW 123 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoNov 29, 1952 08:22 pm (GMT +12)6.724 km71 km (44 mi) to the N 78 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoNov 5, 1952 10:19 am (GMT +12)6.720 km124 km (77 mi) to the NE 173 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoNov 5, 1952 04:58 am (GMT +12)9.022 km48 km (30 mi) to the NNorth Pacific Ocean, 92 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, Kamchatka, RussiaInfoFeb 3, 1923 04:01 pm (Universal Time)8.415 km255 km (159 mi) to the N 121 km ESE of Mil’kovo, RussiaInfoAug 16, 1922 03:56 pm (Universal Time)6.745 km87 km (54 mi) to the N 75 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoJan 20, 1914 12:00 pm (Universal Time)6.735 km92 km (57 mi) to the W 54 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, RussiaInfoMay 5, 1911 10:36 am (GMT +11)7.60 km276 km (172 mi) to the W Russia: Near KamchatkaInfoSep 15, 1905 06:02 pm (GMT +12)7.80 km285 km (177 mi) to the E Russia: Komandorsky IslandInfoJul 24, 1904 10:44 am (Universal Time)7.60 km71 km (44 mi) to the W Near East Coast of Kamchatka PeninsulaInfoJun 27, 1904 12:09 pm (GMT +12)7.90 km71 km (44 mi) to the W Russia: Off KamchatkaInfoJun 25, 1904 09:00 pm (Universal Time)7.730 km65 km (40 mi) to the N 115 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, RussiaInfoThursday, Nov 23, 1899, at 09:49 am7.90 km110 km (68 mi) to the NW Russia: Kamchatka PeninsulaInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]