How often does Russia have earthquakes?

Russia recorded 22 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 140.2 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.

What was the largest recent earthquake in Russia?

The largest earthquake in Russia in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.8 near 140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.

When was the last major earthquake in Russia?

The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Russia was a magnitude 5.5 near 168 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia.

What magnitude earthquake can you feel?

Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

AUTHORITATIVE DATA SNAPSHOTUpdated Sep 12, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC

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Russia Earthquakes

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Recent earthquake history

Russia has recorded 22 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.

Largest in 5 yearsM7.8140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia · Sep 18, 2025

Most recent M5.0+M5.5168 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia · Sep 4, 2026

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Notable earthquakes (magnitude 5.0+) per year in Russia

Notable earthquakes in Russia (last 5 years)

Magnitude	Location	Date
M7.8	140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia	Sep 18, 2025
M7.4	105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia	Sep 13, 2025
M7.0	102 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia	Aug 17, 2024
M6.9	125 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia	Jul 30, 2025
M6.8	123 km E of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia	Aug 3, 2025
M6.6	141 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia	Jun 19, 2026

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

How often does Russia have earthquakes?: Russia recorded 22 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 140.2 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Russia?: The largest earthquake in Russia in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.8 near 140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia.
When was the last major earthquake in Russia?: The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Russia was a magnitude 5.5 near 168 km ESE of Kuril’sk, Russia.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?: Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.

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About earthquakes in Russia

Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.

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