Monday afternoon, a 6.7 magnitude quake was registered close to Tual, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. 47 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was recorded and residents in multiple cities—including Howard Springs, Coonawarra and Darwin—reported feeling the tremor.

The National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement related to the earthquake, please visit tsunami.gov for the latest information.

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