According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Shikotan around midnight Thursday.

A tremor hit the area at 14:42 UTC (00:42 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 108 km east-southeast of Shikotan and occurred at a depth of 40 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, there have been four quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.2 magnitude quake, shook in the same region one days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey