Russia: Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurs near Kamchatka Peninsula, Jan. 17

Event

A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred near the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia, at 1831. The epicenter was about 241 km (150 miles) east-northeast of Petropavlovsk, Russia. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak-to-light shaking was probably felt throughout southern parts of the Kamchatka Peninsula. Significant damage is unlikely in the impact area. Aftershocks are likely. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.

Advice

Out of an abundance of caution, vacate multistoried buildings or unreinforced structures in areas where strong shaking occurred; aftershocks could cause additional damage. Cellular networks may be overwhelmed; use text messaging if services are available.