ANANGU PITJANTJATJARA YANKUNYTJATJARA, SA — A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near Yulara on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The tremor, which jolted the area at 18:26 UTC (03:56 local time), was centered roughly 85 km south of Yulara. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the earthquake, 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 resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey