Klyuchi, Russia — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck deep beneath the Kamchatka Peninsula in far eastern Russia early Monday morning, shaking ground south of the town of Klyuchi.

What happened:

The quake hit at 1:04 AM Central Time on Monday, November 9, centered about 54 kilometers, or roughly 34 miles, south of Klyuchi. It struck about 155 kilometers, or roughly 96 miles, below the surface. The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed the event and placed it in the volcanic Kamchatka region, a part of Russia known for frequent seismic activity.

Impacts:

Because the quake was so deep, shaking at the surface was likely light. The Geological Survey has received no reports of people feeling the shaking, and there are no reports of damage. No tsunami threat was issued for this quake.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows and anything that could fall.

After the shaking stops, check for hazards such as broken glass, gas leaks, and damaged walls before moving around.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 9, 2026.