A 5.0 magnitude quake was reported near Bantogon Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 06:52 UTC (14:52 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located roughly 53 km west of Bantogon. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.9 event, but later upgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Last week, there have been 14 tremors of magnitude 2.5 or greater centered nearby. The biggest, a 5.4 magnitude quake, was registered in the same region prior to this quake.

The five largest nearby quakes last week:

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey