A 6.2 magnitude quake occurred close to Sinabang at midday on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 04:56 UTC (11:56 local time), a tremor hit the region at a depth of 18 km, with its epicenter approximately 62 km southeast of Sinabang. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.1 event, but later upgraded it to 6.2.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

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 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey