A 6.1 magnitude quake was recorded near Vilyuchinsk Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor rocked the area at 16:07 UTC (03:07 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 177 km southeast of Vilyuchinsk and occurred at a depth of 19 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through 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.

Earthquakes past week

11 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or greater have been detected in the region over the last week. The biggest, a 5.3 magnitude quake, struck close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky prior to this quake.

Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:

• 5.3, southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Oct. 3
• 5.0, south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Sept. 30
• 4.7, southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Oct. 2
• 4.7, southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Oct. 2
• 4.7, south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Sept. 27

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey