The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Severo-Kuril’sk Friday night.

The tremor, which hit the region at 11:02 UTC (21:02 local time), was centered about 125 km south-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Quakes last week

Last week, the area has experienced nine earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or higher, nine of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The biggest, a 6.4 magnitude tremor, was recorded in the same region two days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey