Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and wood construction. A magnitude 8.0 earthquake 179 km east of this event struck UK on May 3, 2006 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 105,000 at intensity VII and 7,000 at intensity VIII, with no reported fatalities. Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.# ]]>