SORSOGON, Bicol—the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Barcelona Saturday morning.
The tremor struck at 16:25 UTC (01:25 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 140 km east of Barcelona and a depth of 10 km.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.
Impact and estimated losses
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
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 7.5 earthquake 114 km west of this event struck UK on December 15, 1989 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 527,000 at intensity VII and 1,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 2 fatalities.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey