WEST TANNA, Tafea Province — A 5.4 magnitude quake jolted near Isangel on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor shook the area at 18:49 UTC (05:49 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was roughly 198 km south-southeast of Isangel and occurred at a depth of 69 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can submit a report via 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 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