A 7.4 magnitude quake was recorded near 2025 Eastern Kamchatka Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor slammed the region at 06:49 UTC (17:49 local time). The epicenter was located near 2025 Eastern Kamchatka, at a depth of 20 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?

If you noticed the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. 3 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, strong to very strong shaking was registered and several residents in and around the Mohovaja area reported experiencing 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 378 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.

Earthquakes past week

Over the last week, four quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the area, two of them larger than magnitude 7. The strongest, a 7.0 magnitude quake, hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey