A 6.6 magnitude quake occurred near Teluknaga on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 21:23 UTC (04:23 local time). The epicenter was about 115 km north-northeast of Teluknaga, at a depth of 359 km.
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.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey
