A 6.0 magnitude quake was registered close to Severo-Kuril’sk around midday Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 03:49 UTC (13:49 local time), was centered roughly 98 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 53 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. 4 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they felt the quake. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several residents in and around the Ozernovskij area experienced moderate shaking during the tremor.

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 48 km northeast 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.

Earthquakes last week

Over the last week, there have been three quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.5 magnitude quake, jolted in the same region four days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey