A 5.7 magnitude quake was detected close to Severo-Kuril’sk Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 10:54 UTC (21:54 local time). It occurred at a depth of 27 km with the epicenter located about 124 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.5 but later upgraded to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their 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 75 km northwest 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 last week

Seven tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or greater have been registered in the region last week. The strongest, a 5.9 magnitude quake, hit the same area two days earlier.

The five largest nearby quakes in the last week:

• 5.9, east-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.9, east of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.6, southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.6, east of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.6, east-southeast of Ozernovskiy on July 30

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey