The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 6.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Tual Monday afternoon.

The tremor rocked the area at 05:49 UTC (14:49 local time). It occurred at a depth of 66 km with the epicenter positioned approximately 179 km west-southwest of Tual.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 47 online responses from individuals indicating that they felt the quake. Weak shaking was registered, and people in multiple cities—including Howard Springs, Coonawarra and Darwin—reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.

A Tsunami statement regarding the earthquake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. 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 unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake 230 km northwest of this event struck UK on January 10, 1989 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 5,000 at intensity VIII and 10,000 at intensity IX or greater, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey