A 6.2 magnitude quake hit near Sarangani on Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
A tremor struck the region at 15:49 UTC (23:49 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 32 km west-southwest of Sarangani and occurred at a depth of 46 km.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 84 online responses from people indicating they experienced moderate to strong shaking. Residents in several cities — such as Zamboanga, Bato, Ula, Tacurong and Digos — reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.
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.
Quakes past week
Last week, there have been seven earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 5.4 magnitude earthquake detected in the same region on Jul. 11.
The five largest quakes nearby from last week:
• 5.4, south of Sarangani on July 11
• 5.2, south-southwest of Sarangani on July 11
• 5.2, northwest of Nuing on July 14
• 5.0, west-northwest of Nuing on July 13
• 4.7, south-southeast of Sarangani on July 14
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey