Sunday afternoon, a 5.6 magnitude quake was reported close to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor shook the region at 07:09 UTC (18:09 local time). The epicenter was situated roughly 162 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to 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 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey