FARASAN, Jazan Province — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.3 magnitude quake hit close to Farasān Tuesday afternoon.

A tremor struck the area at 12:04 UTC (15:04 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 109 km west of Farasān and occurred at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later upgraded it to 5.3.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Three quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been registered in the region over the last week. The strongest, a 4.3 magnitude quake, shook in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey