The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.7 magnitude quake hit close to Vilyuchinsk at midday on Wednesday.

The tremor struck at 00:35 UTC (11:35 local time), with its epicenter situated about 127 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk and a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through 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 187 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.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 8.0 magnitude quake, rocked near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey