A 6.3 magnitude quake was detected near Gorontalo Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 20:50 UTC (04:50 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 109 km west of Gorontalo and occurred at a depth of 145 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 5 reports via its online form from people who indicate they felt the tremor.

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 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake 186 km southeast of this event struck UK on May 4, 2000 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 182,000 at intensity VII and 17,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 46 fatalities.

Past week’s quake

Over the last week, there was one more earthquake of magnitude 2.5 centered in the region, which was registered close to Gorontalo too, three days earlier.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey