EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.1 magnitude quake struck close to Port-Olry at midday on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
The tremor jolted the area at 02:47 UTC (13:47 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 202 km northwest of Port-Olry.
Did you feel it?
If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.
Tremors last week
In the past week, there have been six tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The largest one was a 7.2 earthquake that was recorded near Sola prior to this quake.
Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:
• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.8, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 20
• 6.0, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 19
• 5.7, west-northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 19
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey
