SOUTHLAND DISTRICT, Southland Region — A 5.2 magnitude quake hit close to Arthurs Point on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 06:57 UTC (18:57 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 70 km north-northwest of Arthurs Point and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 3 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the tremor.

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.

Last week’s quake

One more magnitude 5.3 quake was detected nearby prior to this quake; it also hit close to Arthurs Point.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey