Strong earthquake · October 16, 2026
M 6.9 Earthquake, 76 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia
A magnitude 6.9 (mww) earthquake struck 76 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia on October 16, 2026 at 03:35 UTC, at a depth of about 135 km (84 mi), according to the USGS. 2 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:41 PM EDT (USGS snapshot)
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| Magnitude | 6.9 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Oct 15, 2026, 11:35 PM EDT |
| Location | 76 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia |
| Coordinates | 51.985° N, 157.270° E |
| Depth | 135.0 km (83.9 mi), intermediate |
| Felt reports | 2 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 5.3 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 5.6 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2mq |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us6000u2mq. Last updated by the USGS Oct 17, 2026, 03:41:49 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
- Local time
- The local time at the epicenter is not shown because the area spans more than one time zone or is offshore.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 5.0 | 205 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.3 | 101 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 0 sec ago | 70.2 km |
| M 4.5 | 136 km NE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | 0 sec ago | 61.1 km |
| M 4.6 | 193 km E of Ozernovskiy, Russia | 13 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.9 | 190 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 37 hr ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 82 km SSW of Mil’kovo, Russia | 2 days ago | 183.5 km |
| M 4.9 | 180 km SE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 4 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 5.2 | 101 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia | 5 days ago | 83.4 km |
| M 4.6 | 82 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | 6 days ago | 68.7 km |
| M 4.6 | 96 km NE of Ozernovskiy, Russia | 7 days ago | 78.3 km |
| M 4.8 | 191 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | 7 days ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.7 | 150 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia | 7 days ago | 10.0 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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