NEIAFU, Vava’u — A 5.5 magnitude quake was recorded near Neiafu Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 04:38 UTC (16:38 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 24 km, with its epicenter roughly 151 km east-northeast of Neiafu. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.6 but later downgraded to 5.5.

Did you feel it?

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

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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.

Historical information
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake 259 km southwest of this event struck UK on May 3, 2006 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 105,000 at intensity VII and 7,000 at intensity VIII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey