A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred close to Lorengau on Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 12:22 UTC (22:22 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 108 km south-southeast of Lorengau and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it via 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 and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Area struck by 6.3 quake in 1993
Rai Coast District has faced strong earthquakes before. On Oct. 16, 1993, a magnitude 6.3 tremor struck northeast of Kainantu, at a depth of 16.8 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey