According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.0 magnitude quake occurred near Severo-Kuril’sk Saturday morning.

At 14:04 UTC (01:04 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 11 km, with its epicenter approximately 265 km east-southeast of Severo-Kuril’sk.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 249 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 last week

Last week, there have been 18 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The largest, measuring 5.2, occurred in the same area six days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey