A 5.5 magnitude quake was registered near Basco Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 07:27 UTC (15:27 local time), with its epicenter situated approximately 92 km southwest of Basco and a depth of 18 km.

Did you feel it?

If you exparienced the earthquake, you can report it 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. 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.

Past week’s quake

Another magnitude 4.6 tremor was detected nearby over the last week; it also jolted near Basco four days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey