A 6.7 magnitude quake was registered close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Sunday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 06:28 UTC (17:28 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake rocked at a depth of 15 km, with its epicenter approximately 130 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

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?

If you felt the tremor, you can report it through 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 365 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.

Past week’s quake

Last week, another magnitude 2.5 quake was detected in the area, with the event also occurring close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey