According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.3 magnitude quake struck near Severo-Kuril’sk on Wednesday around midday.

The tremor, which hit the region at 02:32 UTC (12:32 local time), was centered roughly 132 km southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s tremor

Last week, another magnitude 5.5 quake was recorded in the region, also occurring close to Severo-Kuril’sk prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey