A 5.4 magnitude quake was detected close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky around midday Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the region at 00:22 UTC (11:22 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located roughly 163 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, there have been 10 tremors of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The largest one was a 7.8 earthquake that hit the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey