According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near Tobelo Saturday night.

At 15:06 UTC (23:06 local time), the area was hit by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 57 km, with its epicenter approximately 241 km north-northwest of Tobelo.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using 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.

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.

Last week’s tremor

Over the last week, a single magnitude 6.4 earthquake was centered in the region. The event was recorded close to Sarangani, prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey