The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.3 magnitude quake struck near Lorengau Tuesday morning.

It was reported that a tremor hit the region at 17:22 UTC (03:22 local time). The epicenter was situated roughly 105 km south-southeast of Lorengau, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s tremor

Another magnitude 2.5 quake was detected in the area last week; it also jolted near Lorengau prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey