Around midday Tuesday, a 6.0 magnitude quake was recorded close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor slammed the area at 01:59 UTC (12:59 local time). It occurred at a depth of 12 km with the epicenter situated approximately 154 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.1 event, but later downgraded it to 6.0.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using 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 345 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