Sunday morning, a 6.2 magnitude quake was detected near Pante Makasar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rocked the area at 17:04 UTC (01:04 local time). It occurred at a depth of 75 km with the epicenter situated roughly 57 km northwest of Pante Makasar.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 10 online responses from individuals reporting that they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was registered and residents in cities like Coonawarra and Dili reported experiencing the tremor.

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 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.

Past week’s quake

Another magnitude 5.1 quake was recorded in the region last week; it also occurred close to Pante Makasar two days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey