The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.7 magnitude quake struck close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Friday night.

At 10:11 UTC (22:11 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 69 km, with its epicenter approximately 67 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 273 km southwest 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.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been 13 quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The most significant was a 5.0 magnitude earthquake registered in the same area seven days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey