The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.6 magnitude quake hit close to Balleny Islands region Saturday afternoon.

At 06:57 UTC (18:57 local time), the area was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Balleny Islands region.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through 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
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey