On Tuesday around midday, a 5.9 magnitude quake was detected near Vilyuchinsk, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 23:36 UTC (11:36 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 118 km south of Vilyuchinsk and occurred at a depth of 78 km.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the quake, you can report it 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 88 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