Moderate M 5.9 Earthquake Recorded Near Vilyuchinsk, Russia

What Happened

A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 mww occurred on March 11, 2026, at 03:48 UTC. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 22.857 km.

Location Details

The earthquake was centered approximately 156 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, at coordinates 51.6805°N and 159.4664°E. With a depth of 22.857 km, this event is classified as an intermediate-depth earthquake, as it occurred within the 20-70 km range.

Impact Assessment

The USGS has issued a “green” alert level for this event, indicating a low probability of fatalities or economic losses. The maximum estimated intensity was recorded at 4.003 on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale, which corresponds to light shaking. There is no tsunami advisory, watch, or warning in effect following this earthquake. No felt reports were recorded in the source data at the time of this report.

What You Should Know

Earthquakes of this magnitude (M 5.0-5.9) are considered “moderate” and are often felt over large areas. While they can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings, they typically result in little to no damage to earthquake-resistant structures. Residents in the region should be aware of the possibility of aftershocks, which are routine following a magnitude 5.9 event.

Source

Data provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.