DONGGALA REGENCY, Central Sulawesi — A 5.8 magnitude quake shook near Labuan around midnight Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 17:41 UTC (00:41 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 187 km southwest of Labuan and occurred at a depth of 9 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.7 event, but later upgraded it to 5.8.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced 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. 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 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey