The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 7.4 magnitude quake occurred near 2025 Eastern Kamchatka Sunday afternoon.

It was reported that a tremor rocked the region at 06:49 UTC (17:49 local time). The epicenter was situated near 2025 Eastern Kamchatka, at a depth of 10 km.

In response to the earthquake, the National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement. For the most recent details, please check tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 5 online responses from individuals reporting that they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, strong to very strong shaking was detected and several residents in Mohovaja and the surrounding area reported feeling the earthquake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as tsunamis that might have contributed to losses.

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 381 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.

Quakes past week

Last week, four earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher have been recorded in the area, two of them larger than magnitude 7. The strongest, a 7.0 magnitude quake, hit close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey