NIUATOPUTAPU, Niuas — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Hihifo Tuesday morning.

At 13:41 UTC (01:41 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 29 km, with its epicenter roughly 94 km north-northeast of Hihifo. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.5 but later downgraded to 5.4.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 4 online responses from individuals indicating that they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was recorded and several people in and around the Apia area reported experiencing the earthquake.

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
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.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake 211 km southeast of this event struck UK on September 28, 2006 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 29,000 at intensity III and 197,000 at intensity IV, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey