The U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.5 magnitude quake struck close to Baculin Tuesday morning.

A tremor shook the area at 02:00 UTC (10:00 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 53 km east of Baculin and occurred at a depth of 35 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using 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 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 unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.

Earthquakes past week

Last week, the area has experienced six tremors of magnitude 5.5 or greater. The largest one was a 7.4 earthquake that was recorded close to Santiago four days earlier.

The five largest nearby quakes from 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