A 5.3 magnitude quake was recorded near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at midday on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor shook the area at 01:58 UTC (12:58 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 156 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.3 event, but later downgraded it to 5.3.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it through 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 346 km southwest 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey