According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.2 magnitude quake shook near Severo-Kuril’sk on Monday around midday.
The tremor, which jolted the area at 03:55 UTC (13:55 local time), was centered approximately 92 km south-southwest of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 77 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.2.
Did you feel it?
Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
Nearby region shaken by two tremors over the week
Two earthquakes exceeding magnitude 2.5 have been reported nearby over the last week. Each was centered in the same area with the more significant — a 4.5 magnitude event — occurring six days ago. The second, a 4.4 magnitude tremor, rattled on October 28.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey