A 6.2 magnitude quake occurred close to Tobelo at midday on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 02:31 UTC (11:31 local time). It occurred at a depth of 107 km with the epicenter about 61 km west of Tobelo.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 7 reports via its online form from people who report they experienced weak shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several residents in Manado and the surrounding area felt the quake.

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 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