According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake occurred close to Severo-Kuril’sk Wednesday morning.

At 16:57 UTC (03:57 local time), the area was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 134 km southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using 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 126 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.

Earthquakes past week

Over the last week, the area has experienced 20 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or higher, three of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest one was a 6.0 earthquake that was reported in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey