A 5.1 magnitude quake was detected near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Friday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 01:12 UTC (12:12 local time). It occurred at a depth of 35 km with the epicenter situated roughly 145 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.0 event, but later upgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors last week

Eight quakes with a magnitude 5.5 or higher have been registered in the region in the past week. The strongest, a 7.8 magnitude quake, was recorded in the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey