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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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Quick Summary
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southeast coast of Kamchatka, Russia, at a depth of 24 km, according to the USGS. Initial reports by GFZ estimated a 6.4 magnitude.
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 about Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes southeast coast of Russia's Kamchatka, USGS says
1What 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.
2What 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.
