A 5.5 magnitude quake was reported near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor jolted the area at 19:26 UTC (06:26 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 160 km east-southeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.6 event, but later downgraded it to 5.5.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it via 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

Over the last week, five earthquakes with a magnitude 5.5 or greater have been registered in the region. The strongest, a 7.8 magnitude quake, was detected in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey