A 5.5 magnitude quake shook near Port-Vila on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 15:58 UTC (02:58 local time), was centered roughly 84 km east of Port-Vila. It occurred at a depth of 10 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.4 but later upgraded to 5.5.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using 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.

Tremors last week

Three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been registered in the region over the last week. The biggest, a 5.3 magnitude quake, was recorded in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey