A 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Baculin Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
A tremor struck the region at 22:20 UTC (06:20 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 49 km east of Baculin and occurred at a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
Those who noticed the quake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
Earthquakes last week
Last week, there have been five tremors of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The biggest, a 7.4 magnitude quake, rocked near Santiago prior to this quake.
The five largest earthquakes nearby last week:
• 7.4, east of Santiago on Oct. 10
• 6.7, east-southeast of Santiago on Oct. 10
• 5.9, east-southeast of Manay on Oct. 10
• 5.6, east-southeast of San Ignacio on Oct. 10
• 5.5, east-southeast of Manay on Oct. 10
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey