According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.8 magnitude quake occurred near Severo-Kuril’sk Sunday afternoon.

The tremor, which shook the area at 05:37 UTC (16:37 local time), was centered about 123 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 30 km.

The National Tsunami Center has released a Tsunami statement in connection with the earthquake. For the latest updates, please visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 7 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt the tremor. Strong to very strong shaking was observed in Ozernovskij and the surrounding area, where several people reported feeling the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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 64 km northwest 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.

Quakes last week

Seven earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 or greater have been detected in the region during the past week. The largest one was a 5.9 earthquake that hit the same area four days ago.

Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:

• 5.9, east-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.9, east of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.6, southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.6, east of Severo-Kuril’sk on July 30
• 5.6, east-southeast of Ozernovskiy on July 30

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey