SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Caraga — A 6.0 magnitude quake was reported close to Union Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rocked the area at 23:03 UTC (07:03 local time). It occurred at a depth of 32 km with the epicenter located about 3 km north of Union. The magnitude was originally reported as 6.1 but later downgraded to 6.0.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 26 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in a number of cities, including Mandawa, Butuan, Luna and Purok, reported experiencing moderate shaking from 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 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey