According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Wednesday around midday.

The tremor jolted at 01:40 UTC (12:40 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 178 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.5 event, but later downgraded it to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unreinforced brick with mud construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 326 km southwest of this event struck UK on June 8, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,000 at intensity VI and 4,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey