A 5.0 magnitude quake was detected close to Tulagi Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 03:54 UTC (14:54 local time). It occurred at a depth of 79 km with the epicenter situated approximately 38 km northwest of Tulagi. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 4 online responses from individuals indicating that they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was recorded and several people in and around the Honiara area reported experiencing the tremor.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey