A 6.0 magnitude quake was registered near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 16:34 UTC (03:34 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 144 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 15 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience 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.

Tremors past week

Last week, the region has experienced 10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater, three of them larger than magnitude 7. The largest one was a 7.7 earthquake that hit the same region two days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey