Earthquake 159 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia (5.8 mww) (2025-08-21 11:21:06 UTC)

1755775266

51.9047, 160.0448

27.86 KM

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 159 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at 2025-08-21 11:21:06 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 159 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake 159 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia (5.8 mww) (2025-08-21 11:21:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000r2s3

Nearest Places

Mys Kekurnyy / 108.06 km
Mys Polosatyy / 112.18 km
Mys Povorotnyy / 112.46 km
Mys Piramidnyy / 113.71 km
Bukhta Listvenichnaya / 115.28 km

Comment

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