Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, Russia
Wildfires in Siberia have destroyed 65 buildings, caused one death, and injured five people over the past week, as strong winds and storms prompted a state of emergency in several regions.
Increased activity at Bezymianny volcano, Russia
An eruption at Bezymianny volcano in Kamchatka, Russia, sent ash up to 4 km (13 123 feet) a.s.l. and triggered seismic activity at 10:20 LT (00:20 UTC) on February 1, 2025. KVERT raised the Aviation Color Code to Orange on January 31, marking the first upgrade in three months since October 4, 2024.
Strong M6.7 earthquake hits Kuril Islands, Russia
A strong earthquake registered by the JMA as M6.7 hit Kuril Islands, Russia at 12:47 UTC on December 27, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 160 km (100 miles). USGS and EMSC have also registered it as M6.7 at same depth.
M6.1 earthquake hits Kuril Islands at intermediate depth, Russia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Kuril Islands region, Russia at 10:25 UTC on December 8, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 220 km (137 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Heavy ashfall from Shiveluch volcano creates hazardous conditions in Kamchatka, Russia
Heavy ash from Shiveluch volcano coated over 7 000 km² (2 700 mi²) of land east of the volcano, creating hazardous conditions in populated areas like Ust-Kamchatsk and Klyuchi. The ash spread up to 430 km (270 miles) away, disrupting regional flights and prompting authorities to issue the highest aviation alert.
Strong explosive eruption at Sheveluch volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Russia
A strong explosive eruption began at Russia’s Sheveluch volcano at 09:20 UTC on November 7, 2024. The eruption produced significant volcanic ash emissions, with an ash plume reaching altitudes of 11 km (36 000 feet) above sea level. The ash cloud is drifting east-northeast, posing a threat to aviation.
Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Kuril Islands, Russia
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Kuril Islands, Russia at 14:38 UTC on October 23, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 48.6 km (30.2 miles). EMCS is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 40 km (24.8 miles).
Strong tornado hits Moscow Oblast, causing severe destruction and one fatality, Russia
A strong tornado hit the village of Berezino in the Klinsky District of Moscow Oblast on September 28, 2024, causing extensive damage and killing one person.
Strong M6.0 earthquake hits off the east coast of Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the east coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia at 04:24 UTC on August 30, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 27 km (16.7 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Powerful explosive eruption at Sheveluch volcano, Aviation Color Code raised to Red, Russia
A new explosive eruption began at the “300 years of RAS” lava dome at Sheveluch volcano, Kamchatka, Russia at 11:45 UTC on August 17, 2024.
