A 5.9 magnitude quake was detected near Sangay Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 06:47 UTC (14:47 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter situated approximately 27 km west of Sangay.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 17 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they experienced the quake. The USGS DYFI report indicates that people in cities such as Katangawan, San Jose (General Santos City, South Cotabato) and Buayan experienced weak to light shaking during 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.

Earthquakes last week

In the past week, the region has experienced 13 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above. The biggest, a 5.4 magnitude quake, struck near Bantogon prior to this quake.

The top five nearby quakes from last week:

• 5.4, west of Bantogon on Jan. 28
• 5.2, west of Sangay on Jan. 27
• 5.1, west-northwest of Bantogon on Jan. 28
• 5.1, west of Bantogon on Jan. 27
• 5.1, west of Bantogon on Jan. 27

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey