According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.9 magnitude quake occurred near Severo-Kuril’sk Wednesday morning.

The tremor, which hit the area at 14:47 UTC (01:47 local time), was centered about 135 km east-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 23 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.4 event, but later downgraded it to 5.9.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their 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 116 km northwest 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 last week

Over the last week, there have been 15 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby, three of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest, measuring 5.9, struck the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey