Seismologists recorded a magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the waters of Kronotsky Bay, Kamchatka. The official report came from the regional government as released by the Ministry of Emergencies. The event prompted immediate checks across nearby coastal areas and precautionary measures in place for further developments.
The tremors were felt 114 kilometers from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city with a population of about 166,000. Residents there reported shaking intensities in the 3 to 4 range on the intensity scale, with some noting a rolling sensation that lasted several seconds. Local authorities conducted rapid assessments to confirm building safety and ensure that critical infrastructure remained unaffected.
Investigators placed the quake’s focus at a depth of roughly 116 kilometers. The combination of depth and distance from the coast helped scientists model ground motion patterns and assess potential secondary effects. No casualties or material damage were reported by the Ministry of Emergencies, and there was no tsunami warning issued for the region.
Earlier seismic activity in the Kuril Islands also drew attention. A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred about 406.3 kilometers southwest of Kurilsk, a town with a population of just over 2,500. Local authorities confirmed that there were no fatalities or destruction linked to that event, and no injuries or significant damage were observed in the surrounding communities. [Source: regional government portal]
Additionally, a separate event the previous day struck southeastern Tajikistan with a magnitude of 4.0. The tremor occurred approximately 378 kilometers southeast of Dushanbe, the capital. There were no reports of loss of life or property damage, and emergency services reported no immediate threats to residents. [National seismology center update]