Russia: 5.3-magnitude earthquake located in Ust-Kamchatsky District, Kamchatka Krai, at around 14:17 on December 25.

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December 24, 2022 | 08:48 p.m. UTC 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Ust-Kamchatsky District, Kamchatka Krai, Russia, at 14:17 on December 25. There are no initial reports of damage. Informational

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It happened

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Ust-Kamchatsky District, Kamchatka Krai, at around 14:17 on December 25. The epicenter was about 373 kilometers (321 miles) northeast of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 117 kilometers (73 miles), and a slight tremor was probably felt throughout the central regions of the Kamchatka Peninsula. There were no initial reports of damage or injuries as a result of the earthquake; Major damage is unlikely. It can take several hours for authorities to make comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely in the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the earthquake area to check for damage. Minor disruptions may occur during closures, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utilities outages are possible, particularly near the epicenter.

Advice

Out of an abundance of caution, consider evacuating multi-story buildings in which the vibrations occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitoring and planning for aftershocks.

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