A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday, adding to concerns in one of the world’s most seismically active regions.
According to the Kamchatka branch of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the quake was recorded at a depth of nearly 67 kilometers and its epicenter was located about 276 kilometers from the regional capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Tremors were felt in parts of the peninsula, though no significant damage or casualties were immediately reported.
This seismic event comes less than a month after the region was rattled by one of the strongest earthquakes in its recorded history. On July 30, an 8.8-magnitude quake shook the same area, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean and triggering widespread aftershocks. That event disrupted communications, transport, and led to heightened volcanic activity in some parts of Kamchatka.
Seismologists have been closely monitoring the area, warning that elevated aftershock activity could continue for weeks or months following such a massive geological event. The 6.2-magnitude tremor on Thursday is believed to be part of this ongoing sequence.
The Kamchatka Peninsula, which sits on the volatile boundary of the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” regularly experiences strong earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Authorities have urged residents to remain prepared for further seismic activity, while emergency services continue to monitor the situation.
