A 5.4 magnitude quake was recorded near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Friday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the region at 00:48 UTC (11:48 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 160 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it through 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.

Earthquakes past week

Over the last week, there have been 10 tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 7.8 magnitude earthquake reported in the same region one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey