SEVERO-KURILSKY DISTRICT, Sakhalin Oblast — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.2 magnitude quake shook close to Severo-Kuril’sk Thursday afternoon.

At 05:27 UTC (16:27 local time), the region was rocked by a tremor. The earthquake rocked at a depth of 12 km, with its epicenter about 221 km southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 200 km northwest 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.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been five earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The largest, measuring 5.9, jolted the same area one day ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey