ILOCOS NORTE, Ilocos Region — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.5 magnitude quake shook near Sarrat Tuesday morning.

At 02:38 UTC (10:38 local time), the region was jolted by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 49 km, with its epicenter approximately 2 km south-southeast of Sarrat.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. 5 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they experienced the tremor. According to the USGS DYFI report, strong shaking was recorded and people in Laoag reported experiencing the earthquake.

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 and liquefaction 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake 150 km south of this event struck Luzon, Philppines on July 16, 1990 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 1,218,000 at intensity VIII and 893,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 2,430 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey