A 5.8 magnitude quake was recorded close to Ambon Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 06:59 UTC (15:59 local time), with its epicenter located about 24 km east of Ambon and a depth of 131 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via 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. 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