A 5.4 magnitude quake struck near Kokopo on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 20:27 UTC (06:27 local time), was centered about 211 km southeast of Kokopo. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it 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. 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 a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Area struck by 6.2 quake in 1983
Pomio District has experience significant earthquakes in the past. A magnitude 6.2 tremor struck 86.4 miles south-southwest of Kokopo on Dec. 21, 1983, at a depth of 20.5 miles.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey