Sunday morning, a 5.9 magnitude quake was recorded close to Severo-Kuril’sk, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 15:58 UTC (01:58 local time), was centered about 299 km south-southwest of Severo-Kuril’sk. It occurred at a depth of 36 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 6.0 but later downgraded to 5.9.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey