A 6.2 magnitude quake occurred close to Port-Olry on Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 21:46 UTC (08:46 local time). The epicenter was about 43 km east-southeast of Port-Olry, at a depth of 143 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it 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. 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.

Nearby area shaken by two tremors over the week

Two tremors exceeding magnitude 5.5 have been detected in the area in the past week. Each was centered in the same region with the more significant — a 6.1 magnitude event — rocking on Oct. 25. The second, a 5.5 magnitude quake, struck on Oct. 24.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey