A 6.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Caluula on Thursday around midnight, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor slammed at 21:07 UTC (00:07 local time), with its epicenter roughly 145 km north of Caluula and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their 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 extremely vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building type is low-rise nonductile concrete frame with infill construction.

Area struck by 6.6 quake in 2006
Qalansiyah wa Abd Al Kuri has experience significant earthquakes in the past. A magnitude 6.6 tremor struck 96.9 miles northwest of Kilmia on Dec. 30, 2006, at a depth of 9.3 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey