AGUSAN DEL NORTE, Caraga — A 5.0 magnitude quake occurred close to Kitcharao around midday Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor hit the area at 04:44 UTC (12:44 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter approximately 6 km south of Kitcharao.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Past week’s quakes

In the past week, two tremors greater than magnitude 2.5 have been centered in the region. The stronger, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake, was detected near Jabonga on Aug. 21. The other, measuring 5.1, jolted close to Alegria on Aug. 21.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey