Friday morning, a 5.6 magnitude quake was detected near San Ignacio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 02:11 UTC (10:11 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated about 27 km east-southeast of San Ignacio and occurred at a depth of 68 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through 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.

Past week’s tremor

Over the last week, a magnitude 7.4 quake was recorded in the region, occurring close to Santiago prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey