CEBU, Central Visayas — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.0 magnitude quake occurred near Maravilla Saturday afternoon.

The tremor struck the area at 09:41 UTC (17:41 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter located approximately 3 km east of Maravilla.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, the region has experienced 12 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or higher. The strongest, a 6.9 magnitude quake, slammed close to Bateria four days ago.

The five largest earthquakes nearby from last week:

• 6.9, east of Bateria on Sept. 30
• 5.3, west-northwest of Bantiqui on Oct. 2
• 5.2, east-southeast of Talisay on Sept. 30
• 5.1, east-northeast of Borbon on Oct. 1
• 5.0, north-northeast of Nailong on Sept. 30

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey