WELOY, Yap — A 5.9 magnitude quake occurred near Colonia on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the region at 17:55 UTC (02:55 local time), was centered roughly 247 km north-northeast of Colonia. It occurred at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed 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 a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey