According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.9 magnitude quake hit close to Macquarie Island Saturday afternoon.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 08:03 UTC (18:03 local time), was centered west of Macquarie Island. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced 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
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey