A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Los Asientos at midday on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rattled the region at 18:50 UTC (13:50 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 18 km south of Los Asientos.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Over the last week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 5.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 7.7 magnitude quake, rocked near Pitaloza Arriba prior to this quake.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 7.7, west-southwest of Pitaloza Arriba on Oct. 9
• 5.8, south of El Cacao on Oct. 9
• 5.5, southwest of Bajo Corral on Oct. 9

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey