A 5.1 magnitude quake was recorded close to Severo-Kuril’sk Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor jolted the region at 05:01 UTC (16:01 local time). The epicenter was located about 207 km east-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.2 event, but later downgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Last week, there have been 51 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby, three of them larger than magnitude 6.1. The largest, measuring 6.2, rocked the same area six days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey