Thursday morning, a 5.6 magnitude quake was detected near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the region at 21:36 UTC (08:36 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located approximately 163 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience 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.

Tremors last week

During the past week, the area has experienced six tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or above. The biggest, a 7.8 magnitude quake, was reported in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey