According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 6.7 magnitude quake occurred close to Tual Monday afternoon.

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 05:49 UTC (14:49 local time). The epicenter was situated approximately 179 km west-southwest of Tual, at a depth of 66 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 46 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the quake. Weak shaking has been recorded and people reported feeling the tremor in multiple cities, including Howard Springs, Coonawarra and Darwin according to the USGS DYFI report.

In response to the earthquake, the National Tsunami Center issued a Tsunami statement. For the most recent details, please check tsunami.gov.

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 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake 230 km northwest of this event struck UK on January 10, 1989 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 5,000 at intensity VIII and 10,000 at intensity IX or greater, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey