A 5.4 magnitude quake was reported near Severo-Kuril’sk around midday Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor jolted the area at 03:44 UTC (13:44 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 85 km east of Severo-Kuril’sk and occurred at a depth of 45 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.5 event, but later downgraded it to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience 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.

Tremors past week

Five quakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the region over the last week. The largest one was a 4.7 earthquake that shook the same region three days earlier.

Last week’s five largest nearby earthquakes:

• 4.7, east of Severo-Kuril’sk on Aug. 20
• 4.7, southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on Aug. 16
• 4.6, southeast of Ozernovskiy on Aug. 19
• 4.5, southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on Aug. 22
• 4.3, southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk on Aug. 21

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey