CONDORCANQUI PROVINCE, Amazonas — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.5 magnitude quake jolted close to Yantzaza around midnight Thursday.

At 05:17 UTC (00:17 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake struck at a depth of 110 km, with its epicenter about 105 km east-southeast of Yantzaza.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 15 reports via its online form from people who indicate they felt the tremor. Weak shaking was observed in and around the Loja area, where several residents reported experiencing the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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 highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though some resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and reinforced/confined masonry construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey