M5.0 earthquake strikes southeast of Vilyuchinsk, Russia

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck about 171 kilometers southeast of Vilyuchinsk, Russia, according to preliminary USGS data.

The quake occurred on October 3 at 8:54 a.m. local time and was recorded at a depth of approximately 31 kilometers.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The magnitude, depth and exact location remain preliminary and may be revised as additional seismic data is analyzed.