A 5.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Scotia Sea on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which struck the area at 07:40 UTC (04:40 local time), was centered of Scotia Sea. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it 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.

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