A 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near Vilyuchinsk around midday Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the area at 01:03 UTC (12:03 local time), was centered approximately 144 km south of Vilyuchinsk. It occurred at a depth of 35 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.8 event, but later downgraded it to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 126 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.

Two tremors close to Vilyuchinsk last week

In the past week, there have been two tremors exceeding magnitude 5.5 centered in the same region. The largest, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake, struck prior to this quake, while the other, measuring 5.7, was registered on July 30.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey