A 6.0 magnitude quake rocked close to Auckland Islands at midday on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 00:44 UTC (11:44 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Auckland Islands.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS 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.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are reinforced masonry and unreinforced brick with timber floor construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey