A 6.0 magnitude quake rocked near Sarangani on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor slammed the area at 10:34 UTC (18:34 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 95 km southeast of Sarangani and occurred at a depth of 67 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 11 online responses from people saying they felt weak shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, several residents in and around the Katangawan area reported experiencing the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey