According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.0 magnitude quake slammed close to Lata Saturday morning.
The tremor rocked the area at 23:28 UTC (10:28 local time). It occurred at a depth of 34 km with the epicenter located approximately 194 km south-southeast of Lata.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.
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 highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and wood construction.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey