A 5.9 magnitude quake occurred near Tambolaka on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 22:55 UTC (06:55 local time), was centered about 39 km west-southwest of Tambolaka. It occurred at a depth of 46 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. 4 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they experienced the quake.

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 vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey