A 5.5 magnitude quake jolted near Baculin on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which hit the area at 15:35 UTC (23:35 local time), was centered approximately 22 km east-northeast of Baculin. It occurred at a depth of 29 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. 13 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, reporting they felt weak shaking. The USGS DYFI report indicates that residents in cities such as Barra, Ula and Panabo experienced 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.

Last week’s tremor

A single magnitude 4.6 quake was centered in the region. The event was documented close to Kinablangan on May 6.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey