Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril Islands are among the most seismically active regions on the Pacific Ring of Fire. This page pulls real records for Russia: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Russia.
Check Russia hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Russia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Russia - FAQ
Is Russia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 22 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 1000 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.9 in 1950.
What was the biggest earthquake in Russia?
The strongest earthquake on record near Russia is M6.9, in 1950 (33 km NE of Turt, Mongolia), from USGS.
Does Russia get tsunamis?
Yes - 2 tsunamis since 1862 (most recently 1959) within 1000 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Russia?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.