Nine Aftershocks Recorded Off Kamchatka, Up to Magnitude 5.1
Officials report no felt shaking in towns, with monitoring focused on active volcanoes.
Overview
- In the past 24 hours, nine aftershocks ranging from magnitude 3.7 to 5.1 were logged off Kamchatka, and none were felt in populated areas.
- One day earlier, scientists recorded ten aftershocks with magnitudes up to 5.0, also not felt in settlements.
- Two ash emissions occurred at Krasheninnikov volcano, and authorities reported no ashfall in towns.
- An advisory remains in effect for potential ash emissions from Klyuchevskoy that could lead to ashfall, with additional activity noted at Bezymianny, Shiveluch, Karymsky and Kambalny.
- Aftershocks have persisted since the July 30 magnitude‑8.8 earthquake, with seismologists noting gradually decreasing intensity despite continued extremely high seismic activity and ongoing safety guidance.