A 5.4 magnitude quake jolted near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky on Wednesday around midnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the region at 13:45 UTC (00:45 local time), was centered approximately 168 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. It occurred at a depth of 8 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.2 but later upgraded to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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.

Past week’s quakes

Two earthquakes greater than magnitude 2.5 have been reported nearby in the past week. The more significant, a 5.1 magnitude tremor, was registered in the same region on Jun. 10. The other, a 4.9 magnitude quake, occurred close to Vilyuchinsk on Jun. 5.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey