Recent Natural Hazard Events – October 2025
Kronotsky Volcano Awakens After a Century
Location: Kamchatka, Russia
Date: October 4, 2025
Kronotsky Volcano erupted at 03:50 UTC (15:50 local time), ending a 100 years of dormancy. The Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT) reported an explosive eruption that sent ash plumes up to 9 km above sea level.
Strong M6.0 Earthquake Near the East Coast of Honshu, Japan
Date: October 4, 2025
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near the east coast of Honshu, Japan, at 15:21 UTC (00:21 local time on October 5). The USGS reported a depth of 46.8 km.
Cyclone Shakhti Intensifies into a Severe Cyclonic Storm
Location: Arabian Sea
Date: October 4, 2025
Cyclone Shakhti strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm over the Arabian Sea, just one day after its formation. It is the first recorded storm of the 2025 North Indian Ocean cyclone season.
Priština Breaks Snowfall Record as Early Wintry Weather Hits Kosovo and Greece
Record-breaking snowfall covered Priština, Kosovo, on October 3, 2025 — the earliest and heaviest October snow ever recorded in the city. Meanwhile, early-season snow also covered high-elevation regions of Greece, marking an unusually early onset of winter conditions across parts of southeastern Europe.
Reference: WatchersNews
