A 5.4 magnitude quake struck near Pulau Pulau Tanimbar on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor hit the area at 01:53 UTC (10:53 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of Pulau Pulau Tanimbar and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it 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.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Area struck by 5.5 quake in 1993
Tanimbar Islands Regency has faced strong earthquakes before. On Mar. 8, 1993, a magnitude 5.5 tremor struck southwest of Tual, at a depth of 16.3 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey