NEGROS ORIENTAL, Central Visayas — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.5 magnitude quake struck close to Mabinay Sunday morning.

A tremor hit the area at 19:06 UTC (03:06 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 13 km west-southwest of Mabinay and occurred at a depth of 115 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 17 responses on its online form so far, from people indicating they felt the tremor.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. 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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey