A 6.7 magnitude quake was registered close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 07:07 UTC (18:07 local time), the region was devastated by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 9 km, with its epicenter approximately 151 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 386 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.

Tremors past week

Last week, there have been five earthquakes with a magnitude 7 or greater centered nearby, five of them larger than magnitude 7. The largest, measuring 7.5, hit the same area prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey