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

A tremor rocked the area at 06:49 UTC (17:49 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated of 2025 Eastern Kamchatka and occurred at a depth of 34 km.

A Tsunami statement regarding the quake 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 felt the tremor by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 21 reports via its online form from people who say they felt the earthquake. Very strong shaking was observed, with reports from cities such as Jelizovo and Petropavlovsk-Kamčatskij indicating that the earthquake was felt, according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

Red alert for economic losses. Extensive damage is probable and the disaster is likely widespread. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Russia. Past events with this alert level have required a national or international level response. Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities. Some casualties are possible. 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.

Quakes past week

Last week, four quakes of magnitude 6.1 or above have been detected in the region. The biggest, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey