WEST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.6 magnitude quake occurred close to Vanuatu region on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 10:20 UTC (22:20 local time), a tremor jolted the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Vanuatu region.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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 informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and wood construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey