Thursday morning, a 5.8 magnitude quake was detected close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 22:39 UTC (09:39 local time), the area was struck by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter roughly 161 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report 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 410 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