M7.4 Earthquake 105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — September 13, 2025
2025-09-13 02:37:56 UTC (2025-09-13) · approx. 1:37 PM UTC+11 local
Felt by 23 people across nearby locations. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 8.0 (violent).
On September 13, 2025 at 02:37 UTC, a magnitude 7.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 58.0 km and coordinates 53.1969°, 160.1901°. The earthquake was reported felt by 23 peopleacross nearby locations, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 8.0 (violent). The USGS PAGER system issued a green alert level for this event, indicating no significant casualties or damage expected. This earthquake was detected by 298 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 861, making it one of the more significant events of the week. The nearest populated place is Yelizovo (population 40,692).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1.9 megatons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 77 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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Nearest Populated Places
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 23 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 12,096 |
| MMI 4 | light | 228,950 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 35,578 |
| MMI 6 | strong | 298 |
Earthquake Details
160.1901°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia?
The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck 105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on September 13, 2025 at 02:37 UTC had a depth of 58.0 km. It was felt by 23 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 8.0 (violent). For context, this was a strong earthquake capable of causing significant damage.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 53.1969°, 160.1901°, which is 105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia. The nearest populated place is Yelizovo (population 40,692). View all earthquakes in Russia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 7.4 earthquakes can continue for months to years 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 7.4 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qvw5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 13, 2025). M7.4 Earthquake 105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia — September 13, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qvw5/