A 5.6 magnitude quake was detected close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 18:07 UTC (05:07 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 159 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and a depth of 9 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.5 event, but later upgraded it to 5.6.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can 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 357 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey