The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.5 magnitude quake hit close to Finschhafen Thursday morning.

At 16:37 UTC (02:37 local time), the area was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 37 km, with its epicenter approximately 42 km north of Finschhafen.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the quake are encouraged to report it via the USGS 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. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake 194 km west of this event struck UK on October 13, 1993 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 286,000 at intensity VII and 30,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 60 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey