Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 occurred on Kamchatka, Russian scientists reported on August 6, 2025.

According to the Kamchatka branch of the Unified Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the quake’s epicentre was located 342 kilometres from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, at a depth of 82.3 kilometres, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

So far, there have been no reports of the tremor being felt by residents in the region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.

On July 29, 2025, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. This event is among the top 10 strongest earthquakes ever recorded globally. The quake was followed by a series of aftershocks, including a significant 6.9 magnitude tremor on July 30.

In the aftermath, multiple volcanoes on the peninsula have erupted, including the long-dormant Krasheninnikov Volcano. This marks its first eruption in over 600 years. The eruption sent an ash plume approximately 6 kilometres into the sky. Other active volcanoes in the region include Klyuchevskaya Sopka, Bezimianni, Kambalni, Karimsnki, Mutnovski, and Avachinski.

The earthquake also caused significant ground displacement, with parts of the southern Kamchatka Peninsula shifting southeast by nearly two meters. Despite the severity of these events, there have been no reports of significant damage or casualties, likely due to the region's sparse population and robust infrastructure.

By Aghakazim Guliyev