SARANGANI, SOCCSKSARGEN — A 5.2 magnitude quake hit near Kiupo at midnight on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor shook the area at 16:12 UTC (00:12 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was about 11 km southeast of Kiupo and occurred at a depth of 80 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.3 but later downgraded to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

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

Tremors last week

Over the last week, five quakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater have been registered in the region. The strongest, a 6.2 magnitude quake, was detected close to Sarangani on Jul. 14.

The five largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 6.2, west-southwest of Sarangani on July 14
• 5.4, south of Sarangani on July 11
• 5.2, northwest of Nuing on July 14
• 5.0, southeast of Butulan on July 13
• 4.6, southeast of Sarangani on July 14

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey