SAN JOSÉ, Escuintla Department — A 5.4 magnitude quake was reported near Puerto San José Sunday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the area at 05:59 UTC (23:59 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 87 km south-southwest of Puerto San José and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their 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. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides 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 mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey