A 5.7 magnitude quake was registered near Lata Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor struck the area at 19:23 UTC (06:23 local time). The epicenter was located about 111 km southeast of Lata, at a depth of 40 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using 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