SAN RAFAEL DEL YUMA, La Altagracia Province — A 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near Boca de Yuma Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 09:23 UTC (05:23 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake jolted at a depth of 195 km, with its epicenter about 35 km east-southeast of Boca de Yuma.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 62 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they experienced the tremor. Moderate shaking was observed, and residents in multiple cities — such as San Juan, Guaynabo and Bayamon — reported experiencing the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, there have been seven quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest, measuring 3.9, occurred near Salvaleón de Higüey six days ago.

Last week’s five largest nearby earthquakes:

• 3.9, west-southwest of Salvaleón de Higüey on July 30
• 3.6, southeast of Punta Cana on Aug. 3
• 3.6, southeast of Punta Cana on Aug. 1
• 3.4, southeast of Punta Cana on July 30
• 3.4, south-southeast of Boca de Yuma on Aug. 2

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey