A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands on Friday, just days after the region was rocked by a powerful 7.5-magnitude quake. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), making it relatively shallow.
The tremor was recorded shortly after midnight local time and is the latest in a series of seismic events affecting the seismically active region. The Kuril Islands, located between Japan and Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and are prone to frequent earthquakes due to tectonic plate movements.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage from the quake. Authorities have not issued a tsunami warning following the incident.
Earlier in the week, the region experienced a much stronger 7.5-magnitude earthquake, prompting heightened alert and safety measures. The recurrence of significant tremors within such a short period has raised concerns among local residents and officials, although no official connection has been made between the two events.
The GFZ continues to monitor the seismic activity in the area.
