EASTERN SAMAR, Eastern Visayas — A 6.0 magnitude quake occurred near Nena on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit at 06:09 UTC (14:09 local time), with its epicenter approximately 8 km west-southwest of Nena and a depth of 43 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 55 reports via its online form from people who report they experienced moderate to strong shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities such as Cebu, Mandawa, Kilim, Kananga and Sabang reported feeling the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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.

Last week’s tremor

A magnitude 4.9 quake was detected in the region, occurring close to Alugan on Apr. 29.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey