NORTH PENTECOST, Penama Province — A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Norsup around midnight Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 13:51 UTC (00:51 local time). The epicenter was about 99 km northeast of Norsup, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to 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. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

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.

Past week’s quake

There was one more tremor of magnitude 6.3 centered near Norsup on Oct. 8.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey