The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.6 magnitude quake occurred close to Vilyuchinsk Friday morning.

The tremor jolted at 13:44 UTC (01:44 local time), with its epicenter located about 102 km south of Vilyuchinsk and a depth of 75 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report 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 109 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.

Tremors last week

In the past week, there have been five quakes with a magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The biggest, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, struck the same region three days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey