A 5.4 magnitude quake struck near Rapu-Rapu on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 15:10 UTC (23:10 local time). The epicenter was about 53 km east of Rapu-Rapu, at a depth of 46 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their 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 and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey