ILOCOS NORTE, Ilocos Region — A 5.5 magnitude quake was detected close to Sarrat Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor jolted the area at 02:38 UTC (10:38 local time). It occurred at a depth of 49 km with the epicenter situated about 2 km south-southeast of Sarrat.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. 7 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, saying they felt the quake. Moderate to strong shaking was observed, with reports from cities such as Bantay and Laoag indicating that the tremor was felt, 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 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