‘EUA PROPE, ‘Eua — A 5.8 magnitude quake was recorded close to ‘Ohonua Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which shook the area at 20:59 UTC (08:59 local time), was centered about 99 km east-northeast of ‘Ohonua. It occurred at a depth of 12 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

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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