The Kamchatka division of the Joint Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences reported that residents of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Elizovo, and Vilyuchinsk felt tremors during an earthquake. This information was published by the EGS RAS, the agency noted in its bulletin. The event drew attention across the region as residents compared sensations in their homes and communal structures. According to the agency, the quake reached a magnitude of 5.2 and the tremor was felt across several communities near the coast. The epicenter was located in Avacha Bay, approximately 82 kilometers from the regional capital, with the focus at a depth of about 32 kilometers beneath the seabed. Observers in affected areas described the ground motion as brief but perceptible, with some residents reporting objects suspended in apartments swaying and a noticeable crackling sound coming from the metal and concrete components of buildings. The sequence prompted a range of responses from residents who reported a momentary sense of uncertainty but not widespread damage. In the hours that followed, emergency services and local officials urged calm and encouraged people to check for any visible structural issues and to follow safety guidelines. (EGS RAS)
Earlier reports indicated a separate seismic event near the Kuril Islands, with a magnitude about 4.5. The seismic bulletin suggested a different portion of the region experienced a separate wave of activity, underscoring the persistent tectonic movements in the area. The region’s seismic monitoring networks continued to track aftershocks and any changes in crustal vibrations as part of routine hazard assessment for residents and authorities. (EGS RAS)
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center issued information about a significantly stronger earthquake, describing a magnitude of 6.8 occurring 320 kilometers from the village of Tual in the Maluku province. The event highlighted the broad reach of tectonic activity in the area and the importance of rapid data sharing to inform regional preparedness. (EMSC)
In a separate bulletin, the same center reported a magnitude 6.9 earthquake located offshore Ambon Island in Indonesia. The epicenter lay about 351 kilometers southeast of Ambon city, which shares its name with the island and has an estimated population of around 355 thousand inhabitants. The messages from the seismology center emphasized the need for ongoing monitoring and public advisories when such offshore events occur, as offshore earthquakes can have inland impacts through ground shaking and potential tsunamigenic waves. (EMSC)
Earlier, Afghanistan joined international relief discussions in response to a quake, calling for assistance from the global community. The appeal reflected a pattern in which nations affected by seismic events seek international cooperation to support emergency response, reconstruction, and long-term resilience planning. (International relief networks)