Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 occurred near the northern Kuriles

The earthquake occurred at 4.7 points Monday to the south-east of the northern Kuril Islands, reported the regional emergencies department Russia.

"According to the seismic" Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk ", December 17, at 11.29 (5.29 MSK), 113 kilometers south-east of the town of Severo-Kurilsk at a depth of 100 km were recorded earthquake of magnitude 4.7," — said the agency.

In North-Kurilsk it was felt at the level of 2-3 points. The threat of a tsunami or damage.