5.9Moderate
M 5.9 - 157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
March 9, 2026 at 2:08 AM UTC
Seismic Data
Magnitude
M5.9
Moderate
Depth
16.0 km
below surface
Coordinates
51.6519ยฐN, 159.3937ยฐE
epicenter
Shakemap MMI
4.1
Modified Mercalli Intensity
About This Earthquake
This was a moderate earthquake registering M5.9 on the moment magnitude scale. It struck at 157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at a depth of 16.0 km below the surface.
The earthquake occurred on March 9, 2026 at 2:08 AM UTC. View the full USGS event page for detailed waveform data, station information, and ShakeMap products: USGS Event us7000s2zx.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong was the 157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia earthquake?
This was a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause minor to moderate damage.
Where was the 157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia earthquake felt?
The earthquake occurred at 157 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia at a depth of 16.0 km.