The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.7 magnitude quake occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Wednesday morning.

A tremor shook the area at 21:51 UTC (08:51 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 141 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 39 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.6 event, but later upgraded it to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can 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 304 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