Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake 153 km south of this event struck UK on January 21, 1994 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 28,000 at intensity VIII and 28,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 7 fatalities. Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.# ]]>