The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Vilyuchinsk around midday Sunday.

The tremor shook the region at 02:22 UTC (13:22 local time). It occurred at a depth of 53 km with the epicenter situated approximately 140 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors last week

Over the last week, there have been 20 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby. The largest, measuring 6.1, slammed the same region one day ago.

Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:

• 6.1, southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Oct. 3
• 5.3, southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Oct. 3
• 5.2, southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Oct. 4
• 5.2, south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Oct. 3
• 5.1, south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk on Oct. 3

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey