A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled close to Kuril Islands around midday Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 03:24 UTC (13:24 local time). It occurred at a depth of 43 km with the epicenter of Kuril Islands. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Last week’s tremor

On Mar. 15, another magnitude 4.9 quake was registered nearby, also close to Kuril Islands.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey