A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Ternate on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor shook the area at 00:32 UTC (09:32 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 111 km west-northwest of Ternate and occurred at a depth of 35 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.3 event, but later upgraded it to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the quake are encouraged to report it through 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 vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Earthquakes past week

Six tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or higher have been registered in the region over the last week. The biggest, a 7.4 magnitude quake, hit close to Bitung on Apr. 2.

Last week’s five largest nearby earthquakes:

• 7.4, east-southeast of Bitung on April 1
• 6.2, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2
• 5.9, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2
• 5.8, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2
• 5.7, west-northwest of Ternate on April 2

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey