A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred close to Scotia Sea on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 19:50 UTC (16:50 local time). The epicenter was of Scotia Sea, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their 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 resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey