was there an earthquake in russia today

Yes, there has been seismic activity in Russia's Far East within the last 24 hours.

Recent Earthquakes in Russia (April 18–19, 2026)

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​While there haven't been reports of a massive, destructive quake today, several moderate shocks have been recorded in the highly active Kamchatka and Kuril Islands regions:

• ​Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka: A 4.6 magnitude earthquake occurred earlier today at a depth of 10 km.
• ​Kuril Islands: A 4.7 magnitude earthquake was also recorded today.
• ​Kuril’sk, Sakhalin Oblast: Yesterday (April 18), a stronger 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck about 242 km east of the city at a depth of 35 km.

​Context on Regional Activity

​These smaller quakes follow a much larger 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky area earlier this year. Because that event was so powerful, the region is experiencing a prolonged period of aftershocks.

Summary Table

Date (2026)	Location	Magnitude	Depth
April 19	Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky	4.6	10 km
April 19	Kuril Islands	4.7	10 km
April 18	Kuril’sk	5.0

There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries from today's specific tremors.