A 5.1 magnitude quake jolted near Merizo Village on Thursday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 13:28 UTC (23:28 local time). The epicenter was approximately 163 km southwest of Merizo Village, 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. The agency has so far received 4 reports via its online form from people who indicate they felt weak shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that several residents in TAMUNING and the surrounding area 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 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 heavy wood frame construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey