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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes southeast coast of Russia's Kamchatka, USGS says

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Posted on November 3, 2025

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· Last updated: January 21, 2026

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(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Monday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.The quake was at a depth of 28 km (17.4

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes southeast coast of Russia's Kamchatka, USGS

Overview of the Kamchatka Earthquake

(Reuters) -An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck the south-east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Monday, the United States Geological Survey said.

Details of the Earthquake

The quake was at a depth of 24 km (14.91 miles), USGS said. 

Comparative Magnitude Assessments

GFZ had earlier pegged the earthquake at 6.4 magnitude. 

(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in BengaluruEditing by Ros Russell)

Key Takeaways

  • A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Kamchatka's southeast coast.
  • The earthquake occurred at a depth of 24 km.
  • USGS reported the earthquake details.
  • GFZ initially estimated the magnitude at 6.4.
  • No immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an earthquake?
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
What is magnitude in relation to earthquakes?
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake, typically measured on the Richter scale or moment magnitude scale.

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