Tuesday afternoon, a 5.9 magnitude quake was detected near Madang, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 07:21 UTC (17:21 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 24 km east-southeast of Madang and a depth of 103 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 5 online responses from individuals reporting that they felt the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey