NEIAFU, Vava’u — A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred close to Neiafu at midday on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 23:30 UTC (11:30 local time), was centered approximately 162 km east-southeast of Neiafu. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey