According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.7 magnitude quake jolted near Vilyuchinsk on Thursday afternoon.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 04:59 UTC (15:59 local time). The epicenter was about 190 km south-southeast of Vilyuchinsk, at a depth of 18 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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.

Two tremors closeby last week

Past week, there have been two quakes, greater than magnitude 2.5, centered in the area. Both were registered in the same area where the larger one was a 4.9 earthquake that struck two days ago. The other, of magnitude 4.4, rattled on Feb. 23.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey