M4.9 Earthquake 212 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — October 22, 2022
2022-10-22 09:40:38 UTC (2022-10-22) · approx. 8:40 PM UTC+11 local
On October 22, 2022 at 09:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 212 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 53.4525°, 161.7494°. This earthquake was detected by 88 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Russia, a region characterized by the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone on the northwestern Pacific Ring of Fire. The nearest mapped fault system is the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench. View all earthquakes in Russia.
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Earthquake Details
161.7494°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 212 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on October 22, 2022 at 09:40 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 53.4525°, 161.7494°, which is 212 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Russia had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Russia was the M9.0 Kamchatka earthquake of November 4, 1952. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000ivqu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, October 22, 2022). M4.9 Earthquake 212 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — October 22, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000ivqu/