A 5.5 magnitude quake was reported close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 04:45 UTC (15:45 local time). The epicenter was situated roughly 136 km southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their 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 past week

Last week, 21 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the area, three of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest, measuring 6.1, occurred in the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey