A 5.9 magnitude quake occurred close to Hihifo on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 09:28 UTC (22:28 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 13 km west-southwest of Hihifo and occurred at a depth of 134 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 6.0 but later downgraded to 5.9.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 8 reports via its online form from people who indicate they experienced weak shaking. The USGS DYFI report shows that residents in a few cities, such as Tulaele and Siusega, felt the tremor.

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 informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey