MARKHAM DISTRICT, Morobe Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Lae on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rattled the area at 22:06 UTC (08:06 local time). It occurred at a depth of 121 km with the epicenter roughly 68 km northwest of Lae. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.2 but later downgraded to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey