A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Baliton on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 06:57 UTC (14:57 local time). The epicenter was approximately 3 km west-southwest of Baliton, at a depth of 91 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.3 but later downgraded to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 4 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced the quake.

Tremors last week

Last week, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the area. The biggest, a 5.5 magnitude quake, shook near Burias on Jun. 15.

The top five nearby quakes last week:

• 5.5, south-southwest of Burias on June 15
• 5.2, south-southwest of Burias on June 13
• 5.1, east-southeast of Sarangani on June 13
• 4.9, south of Daliao on June 12
• 4.9, west of Balangonan on June 15

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey