Monday morning, a 5.5 magnitude quake was recorded near Vilyuchinsk, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the region at 16:28 UTC (03:28 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 173 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk and occurred at a depth of 17 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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 last week

During the past week, there have been 11 quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 5.1 magnitude quake, was reported in the same region two days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey