POSO REGENCY, Central Sulawesi — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.6 magnitude quake jolted near Masamba Thursday night.

A tremor shook the area at 13:08 UTC (21:08 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 60 km north-northeast of Masamba and occurred at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 320 km east of this event struck UK on May 4, 2000 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 182,000 at intensity VII and 17,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 46 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey