NIUATOPUTAPU, Niuas — A 6.2 magnitude quake occurred close to Hihifo on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 06:15 UTC (18:15 local time). It occurred at a depth of 14 km with the epicenter roughly 123 km northeast of Hihifo.

Did you feel it?

If you felt 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 vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey