A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred close to Severo-Kuril’sk on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 07:43 UTC (17:43 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 16 km, with its epicenter roughly 165 km south of Severo-Kuril’sk.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey