EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Port-Olry around midday Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor, which hit the area at 01:22 UTC (12:22 local time), was centered roughly 204 km northwest of Port-Olry. It occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

In the past week, there have been 11 tremors with a magnitude 5.5 or greater centered nearby. The most significant was a 7.2 magnitude earthquake recorded close to Sola on Oct. 24.

Last week’s five largest nearby quakes:

• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.8, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 20
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.0, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 19

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey