A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred near Lata on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit at 15:39 UTC (02:39 local time), with its epicenter roughly 92 km west of Lata and a depth of 65 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using 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 vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey