Saturday afternoon, a 7.4 magnitude quake was reported close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 02:37 UTC (14:37 local time), was centered approximately 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It occurred at a depth of 39 km.

In response to the earthquake, the National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement. For the most recent details, please check tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 23 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, very strong shaking was recorded and residents in several cities — including Jelizovo, Mohovaja and Petropavlovsk-Kamčatskij — reported experiencing the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as tsunamis that might have contributed to losses.

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.

Quakes last week

Over the last week, there have been six earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest one was a 5.2 earthquake that jolted the same region five days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey