A 5.9 magnitude quake was detected close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 03:45 UTC (14:45 local time), with its epicenter located about 155 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and a depth of 20 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.0 event, but later downgraded it to 5.9.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can report it via 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, 18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been reported in the area, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest one was a 6.1 earthquake that struck the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey