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

A tremor hit the area at 02:38 UTC (10:38 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located about 2 km south-southeast of Sarrat and occurred at a depth of 49 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 9 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking has been detected and residents reported experiencing the earthquake in a couple of cities, such as Bantay and Laoag 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