A 5.9 magnitude quake was reported near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at midday on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 23:31 UTC (11:31 local time). The epicenter was situated approximately 137 km east-northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 43 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their 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 393 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.

Tremors last week

During the past week, three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in the area. The most significant was a 5.8 magnitude earthquake detected in the same region five days ago.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 5.8, east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on July 24
• 4.7, east-southeast of Mil’kovo on July 29
• 4.2, east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on July 26

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey