PARIGI MOUTONG REGENCY, Central Sulawesi — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Palu on Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit at 08:04 UTC (16:04 local time), with its epicenter approximately 49 km east-southeast of Palu and a depth of 49 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors last week

In the past week, there have been four quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 6.7 magnitude quake, shook in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey