A 6.4 magnitude quake was detected near Banda Sea Tuesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 14:40 UTC (23:40 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake rocked at a depth of 142 km, with its epicenter of Banda Sea.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 17 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor. Weak shaking was observed, with reports from cities such as Darwin and Dili indicating that the earthquake was felt, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey