A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Luganville on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 08:44 UTC (19:44 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 118 km, with its epicenter roughly 43 km northeast of Luganville.

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