WEST TANNA, Tafea Province — A 6.1 magnitude quake occurred near Isangel around midday Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 02:30 UTC (13:30 local time). The epicenter was about 105 km west-northwest of Isangel, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via 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 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