A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near Georgetown on Saturday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the region at 06:43 UTC (05:43 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter about 153 km northeast of Georgetown.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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 mud wall without wood and adobe block construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey