The key facts

  • Magnitude 6.9, epicenter 76 km northeast of Ozernovsky, depth 143.2 km (USGS).
  • The quake was recorded at 15:35 local time on Friday.
  • No casualties or damage were reported; the tsunami warning system forecast no threat due to the depth of the hypocenter.

Earthquake off the southern tip of Kamchatka

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred on Friday off the Pacific coast of Kamchatka, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported. According to the agency, the quake was recorded at 15:35 local time (03:35 GMT) approximately 76 kilometers northeast of the settlement of Ozernovsky near the southern tip of the peninsula. The hypocenter was located at a depth of 143.2 kilometers.

Consequences and tsunami threat assessment

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The tsunami warning system stated that due to the great depth of the hypocenter, no tsunami was expected.