The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.6 magnitude quake struck near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon.

The tremor devastated the area at 07:22 UTC (18:22 local time). It occurred at a depth of 9 km with the epicenter situated about 147 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, 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 385 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

Over the last week, there have been four tremors of magnitude 7 or greater centered nearby, four of them larger than magnitude 7. The largest one was a 7.5 earthquake that rocked the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey