A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred close to Amahai on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 10:02 UTC (19:02 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter roughly 207 km south-southeast of Amahai.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via 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 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.

Area struck by 6.7 quake in 2006
Buru Regency has experience significant earthquakes in the past. On Mar. 14, 2006, a magnitude 6.7 tremor struck west of Ambon, at a depth of 18.7 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey