NIUATOPUTAPU, Niuas — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Hihifo on Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 15:10 UTC (03:10 local time), was centered approximately 92 km east-southeast of Hihifo. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s tremor

One more tremor with a magnitude 5.1 was registered in the region. It too was detected close to Hihifo on Mar. 6.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey