Saturday evening, a 5.4 magnitude quake was detected close to Aras-asan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 12:31 UTC (20:31 local time), with its epicenter located roughly 16 km east of Aras-asan and a depth of 56 km.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 15 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced the quake. Weak shaking has been registered and residents reported feeling the tremor in a couple of cities, including Ula and Davao, 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 a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are unknown/miscellaneous types and heavy wood frame construction.

Past week’s quakes

During the last week, there have been two quakes, greater than magnitude 2.5, nearby. The largest, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake, was recorded close to Bacolod seven days ago, while a smaller 4.4 magnitude quake occurred near Barcelona on October 12.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey