Vilyuchinsk, Russia — A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday afternoon, centered about 101 kilometers south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk, Russia. The U.S. Geological Survey puts the quake at a depth of about 70 kilometers (roughly 43 miles) below the surface. It hit at 3:35 p.m. Central Time on Saturday, October 24 (8:35 a.m. Sunday local time in Kamchatka).

Impacts: The USGS reports no tsunami threat from this earthquake, and no felt reports or damage reports were listed at the time of this report. A quake of this size at this depth is typically felt lightly near the epicenter, if at all, and aftershocks remain possible in the hours ahead.

What to do:

- If shaking reaches you, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Stay clear of windows, heavy objects that could fall, and damaged buildings.

- Check for hazards such as gas leaks, broken glass, and cracked walls before re-entering a building.

- Expect possible aftershocks and be ready to drop, cover, and hold on again.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 24, 2026.