According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to Severo-Kuril’sk Friday morning.

The tremor shook the area at 20:07 UTC (07:07 local time). It occurred at a depth of 88 km with the epicenter situated roughly 24 km southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.5 event, but later downgraded it to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 174 km northeast of this event struck UK on June 8, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 2,000 at intensity VI and 4,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, there have been 14 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby. The largest, measuring 5.4, jolted the same region one days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey