A 5.7 magnitude quake shook near Norsup on Saturday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck at 03:20 UTC (14:20 local time), with its epicenter roughly 53 km west of Norsup and a depth of 22 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.8 but later downgraded to 5.7.

Did you feel it?

If you felt 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. 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 highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and wood construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey