A 5.6 magnitude quake was recorded near Lospalos Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which jolted the area at 13:49 UTC (22:49 local time), was centered approximately 197 km northeast of Lospalos. It occurred at a depth of 151 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. 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 vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are unreinforced brick with concrete floor and precast concrete frame with wall construction.

Past week’s tremor

Last week, another magnitude 4.6 quake was centered nearby. The event was also documented close to Lospalos, four days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey