A 6.4 magnitude quake was registered near Sarangani Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 14:58 UTC (22:58 local time), with its epicenter situated roughly 247 km southeast of Sarangani and a depth of 31 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.7 event, but later downgraded it to 6.4.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. 11 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they experienced the quake. Weak to light shaking has been recorded and residents reported feeling the tremor in multiple cities, including Manado, Silway and Buayan according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey