NABIRE REGENCY, Central Papua — Thursday morning, a 6.1 magnitude quake was reported near Nabire, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 18:19 UTC (03:19 local time), was centered about 26 km south of Nabire. It occurred at a depth of 28 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 6 online responses from individuals reporting that they felt the quake. Strong to very strong shaking was observed in Nabire and the surrounding area, where several people reported experiencing the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides, fires and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

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 unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey