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

At 20:08 UTC (07:08 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 79 km, with its epicenter approximately 32 km southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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 170 km northeast 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

Last week, 18 quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the area. The most significant was a 5.5 magnitude earthquake registered in the same region two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey