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

The tremor struck the region at 05:49 UTC (14:49 local time). It occurred at a depth of 66 km with the epicenter located about 179 km west-southwest of Tual.

A Tsunami statement regarding the earthquake has been issued by the National Tsunami Center. For the latest information, visit tsunami.gov.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 50 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they felt the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was recorded and residents in several cities—including Howard Springs, Coonawarra and Darwin—reported experiencing the earthquake.

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