A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near Union on Sunday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 13:41 UTC (21:41 local time). The epicenter was approximately 9 km east of Union, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. 5 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they felt weak to light shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, several residents in Butuan and the surrounding area reported experiencing the quake.

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