WEST TANNA, Tafea Province — A 5.4 magnitude quake struck near Isangel on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor shook the area at 07:59 UTC (18:59 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 226 km south-southeast of Isangel and occurred at a depth of 175 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report through 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