A 6.0 magnitude quake was recorded close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 07:26 UTC (18:26 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated approximately 166 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, 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 419 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