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

The tremor hit at 02:38 UTC (10:38 local time), with its epicenter positioned about 2 km south-southeast of Sarrat and a depth of 49 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 6 online responses from individuals saying that they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, moderate to strong shaking was registered and people in Laoag reported experiencing the tremor.

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