A 6.5 magnitude quake slammed near Balangonan on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 00:55 UTC (08:55 local time), with its epicenter roughly 18 km southwest of Balangonan and a depth of 75 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 6.4 event, but later upgraded it to 6.5.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 297 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they felt 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.

Earthquakes last week

During the past week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 7.8 magnitude quake, hit close to Kablalan on Jun. 8.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 7.8, southwest of Kablalan on June 7
• 6.1, south-southeast of Balangonan on June 7
• 6.0, southwest of Pangyan on June 7

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey