The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.6 magnitude quake rocked close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon.

The tremor struck at 06:28 UTC (17:28 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 142 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky and a depth of 23 km.

A Tsunami statement regarding the earthquake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their 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 365 km southwest 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.

Past week’s tremor

Another magnitude 2.5 quake was recorded nearby last week; it also rattled near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey