EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Port-Olry on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 08:12 UTC (19:12 local time), a tremor struck the area at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 184 km west-northwest of Port-Olry.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations 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. 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.

Last week’s quakes

Two tremors greater than magnitude 2.5 have been recorded nearby in the past week. The more significant, a 6.0 magnitude quake, was registered in the same area prior to this quake. The other, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, occurred close to Sola on Oct. 16.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey