SAN RAFAEL DEL YUMA, La Altagracia Province — Tuesday morning, a 5.0 magnitude quake was registered near Boca de Yuma, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

It was reported that a tremor struck the region at 09:23 UTC (05:23 local time). The epicenter was located about 37 km east-southeast of Boca de Yuma, at a depth of 184 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 62 reports via its online form from people who say they experienced the quake. Moderate shaking has been recorded and residents reported experiencing the tremor in multiple cities, such as Luquillo, San Juan, Caguas and Guaynabo according to the USGS DYFI report.

Quakes past week

Over the last week, the area has experienced seven earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater. The biggest, a 3.9 magnitude earthquake, shook close to Salvaleón de Higüey six days earlier.

The five largest nearby quakes last week:

• 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