Earthquake · Russia
M6.2 earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck 127 km S of Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 22 January 2026 at 12:42 UTC, at a depth of 47 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.2 mww
- When
- 22 January 2026, 12:42 UTC
- Depth
- 47 km
- Location
- 51.79° N, 158.53° E
- Strongest shaking (estimated)
- Intensity V (moderate)
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.2 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 47 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
40 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km in the 30 days after; the largest was a magnitude 6.0.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 87 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia | 16 February 2026, 21:42 |
| 5.2 | 194 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 28 January 2026, 09:14 |
| 5.1 | 185 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 9 February 2026, 05:09 |
| 5.1 | 187 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 26 January 2026, 10:21 |
| 5.1 | 172 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 28 January 2026, 08:24 |
| 5.0 | 168 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 26 January 2026, 04:43 |
| 5.0 | 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 28 January 2026, 07:57 |
| 5.0 | 180 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 10 February 2026, 09:44 |
| 4.9 | 210 km ESE of Ozernovskiy, Russia | 27 January 2026, 00:42 |
| 4.9 | 179 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 27 January 2026, 00:49 |
QuakeEarthquakes, live and near you. Free for Android.
See the app StormHurricanes, typhoons and severe storms. Free for Android.
See the app VolcanoEruptions and alert levels. Free for Android.
See the app Not an official warning service. In an emergency, follow your local authorities.