A 6.0 magnitude quake was registered near Kokopo Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 16:59 UTC (02:59 local time), the area was slammed by a tremor. The earthquake slammed at a depth of 63 km, with its epicenter approximately 207 km southeast of Kokopo.

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. 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 informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey