A 6.1 magnitude quake struck near Balangonan on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 23:48 UTC (07:48 local time), a tremor hit the region at a depth of 48 km, with its epicenter about 6 km south-southeast of Balangonan.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it through 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. 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.

Last week’s quake

There was one earthquake of magnitude 4.5 centered nearby, which was recorded close to Sarangani on Jun. 5.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey