A 5.6 magnitude quake was reported near Kuril’sk at midday on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 01:52 UTC (11:52 local time), the area was hit by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 396 km, with its epicenter roughly 265 km north of Kuril’sk.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, 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.

Past week’s tremor

Over the last week, a single magnitude 5.1 earthquake was centered nearby. The event was documented close to northwest of the Kuril Islands, seven days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey