Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Off Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
Seismic activity in this region is common due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
KAMCHATKA, RUSSIA — On July 20, 2025, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck at coordinates 52.600°N 160.600°E and a depth of 46.0 km. The epicenter was located 142 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.
Initial assessments indicate no significant infrastructure damage or casualties were reported immediately following the event. Seismic activity in this region is common due to its position along the Pacific Ring of Fire.