According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 7.4 magnitude quake occurred near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon.

It was reported that a tremor slammed the region at 06:49 UTC (17:49 local time). The epicenter was located roughly 144 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 20 km.

The National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement related to the earthquake, please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience 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. 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.

Tremors past week

Last week, there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby, two of them larger than magnitude 7. The largest, measuring 7.0, occurred in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey