M 59 72 Km E Of Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky Russia refers to a seismic event with a magnitude of 5.9 mww, marking a remote point within the rugged Kamchatka Peninsula, looking out towards the vast Pacific Ocean. Located at 52.965°N 159.697°E, with a recorded depth of 65.9 km, this distant eastern reach of Russia embodies a wild frontier, sculpted by volcanic fire and icy winds. This region is part of the Ring of Fire, experiencing frequent seismic activity due to the subduction of the Pacific Plate.
Event Details
- Magnitude: 5.9 mww (with an uncertainty of ± 0.0)
- Location: 52.965°N 159.697°E (with an uncertainty of ± 8.8 km)
- Depth: 65.9 km (with an uncertainty of ± 6.6 km) This intermediate depth is common for earthquakes related to subduction zones in the region.
- Origin Time: 2025-12-18 12:37:22.330 UTC
- Number of Stations: 81
- Number of Phases: 81
- Minimum Distance: 70.7 km (0.64°)
- Travel Time Residual: 0.68 s
- Pager Status: Green (indicating a low probability of significant casualties or economic losses)
