NORTH MAEWO, Penama Province — A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Luganville at midday on Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor hit at 00:08 UTC (11:08 local time), with its epicenter roughly 109 km east-northeast of Luganville and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Past week’s quake

There has been one earthquake of magnitude 4.9 centered nearby. It was recorded near Norsup on Oct. 24.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey