A 6.1 magnitude quake slammed close to Port-Olry on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 03:20 UTC (14:20 local time). The epicenter was about 56 km north-northeast of Port-Olry, at a depth of 188 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through 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. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

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 unknown/miscellaneous types and wood construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey