Earthquakes in Russia — October 2026
6 earthquakes were recorded in Russia during October 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
6 reached magnitude 4 or above and 4 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 35 km.
The month's largest event in Russia was a magnitude 5.8 earthquake near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 02 October 2026 at 16:34 UTC. A magnitude 5.8 earthquake radiates roughly 7,558 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Russia monthly average of 84 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and down from the 18 recorded the previous month.
83% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 17% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range, 4 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 02 October, when 6 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.8 near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 02 October at 29 km; M5.1 near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 02 October at 10 km; M5.0 near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 02 October at 10 km.
That is 93% below the 84 events Russia averages per month across the 23 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Russia, October 2026
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 29.5 | Russia | View details View | |
| 5.1 | Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 10.0 | Russia | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 30.9 | Russia | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 10.0 | Russia | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Vilyuchinsk, Russia | 38.8 | Russia | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Paratunka, Russia | 93.2 | Russia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Russia in October 2026?
6 earthquakes were recorded in Russia during October 2026, of which 6 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Russia in October 2026?
A magnitude 5.8 event near Vilyuchinsk, Russia on 02 October 2026.
Other months in Russia
Magnitudes for October 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.