A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred close to Port-Olry on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 06:43 UTC (17:43 local time), with its epicenter approximately 55 km north-northeast of Port-Olry and a depth of 195 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report 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 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