According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.9 magnitude quake jolted near Severo-Kuril’sk at midday on Wednesday.

The tremor, which shook the area at 02:30 UTC (12:30 local time), was centered roughly 93 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 38 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced 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 65 km north 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

Three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the region over the last week. The biggest, a 5.6 magnitude quake, was detected near Ozernovskiy prior to this quake.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 5.6, east-southeast of Ozernovskiy on July 30
• 5.5, east-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 4.9, east-southeast of Ozernovskiy on July 30

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey