M4.4 earthquake — 81 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 81 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia on Aug 19, 2026 at 00:06 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 67.9 km |
| Coordinates | 53.194, 159.830 |
| Time | Aug 19, 00:06 UTC |
| Location | 81 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia |
| USGS event ID | us6000tls8 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.8 | 20 km | Aug 17, 12:38 UTC | 72 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia |
| M4.4 | 174 km | Aug 21, 22:00 UTC | 112 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
| M4.6 | 189 km | Aug 15, 17:41 UTC | 192 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.