EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake struck close to Port-Olry on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor, which hit the area at 19:07 UTC (06:07 local time), was centered about 193 km northwest of Port-Olry. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
Tremors last week
Last week, there have been 11 tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or higher centered nearby. The biggest, a 7.2 magnitude quake, was recorded close to Sola prior to this quake.
Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:
• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.9, west-northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 20
• 6.0, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 19
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey
