Tuesday afternoon, a 5.4 magnitude quake was reported near Surup, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 10:45 UTC (18:45 local time), was centered approximately 7 km west of Surup. It occurred at a depth of 80 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.3 but later upgraded to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. 8 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt the quake.

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 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