EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 6.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Port-Olry around midday Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor slammed at 02:21 UTC (13:21 local time), with its epicenter about 214 km northwest of Port-Olry and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, the region has experienced nine quakes with a magnitude 5.5 or greater. The strongest, a 7.2 magnitude quake, struck near Sola on Oct. 24.

The five largest earthquakes nearby last week:

• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.9, west-northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 5.9, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 5.8, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey