Thursday morning, a 5.6 magnitude quake was reported near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor jolted the region at 20:03 UTC (07:03 local time). The epicenter was located roughly 156 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, 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.

Tremors last week

In the past week, there have been seven tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The largest, measuring 7.8, occurred in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey