SABANG CITY, Aceh — around midnight Monday, a 6.4 magnitude quake was registered near Sabang, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor slammed the area at 18:41 UTC (00:41 local time). It occurred at a depth of 21 km with the epicenter situated about 264 km west-northwest of Sabang. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.5 event, but later downgraded it to 6.4.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. 24 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they felt the quake. Weak shaking has been recorded and residents reported experiencing the tremor in a couple of cities, such as Malé and Phuket, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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 6.2 earthquake 98 km northeast of this event struck UK on January 20, 1982 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 3,000 at intensity V and 9,000 at intensity VII, with no reported fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey