A 5.0 magnitude quake was recorded near Bantogon Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A tremor shook the area at 15:58 UTC (23:58 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated roughly 39 km west-southwest of Bantogon and occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.
Did you feel it?
If you experienced the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 3 reports via its online form from people who indicate they felt the tremor.
Quakes past week
Last week, 21 quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or greater have been registered in the region, three of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The biggest, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake, was reported close to Sangay prior to this quake.
The five largest nearby quakes in the last week:
• 5.9, west of Sangay on Jan. 28
• 5.6, west of Bantogon on Jan. 28
• 5.4, west of Sangay on Jan. 28
• 5.4, west of Bantogon on Jan. 28
• 5.2, west of Sangay on Jan. 27
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey