A 5.0 magnitude quake struck close to Semporna on Tuesday night, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 13:11 UTC (21:11 local time), a tremor rattled the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter about 43 km north-northeast of Semporna. The magnitude was originally reported as 4.9 but later upgraded to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form. 3 people have submitted responses through the agency’s online form, indicating they experienced weak shaking. Several residents reported feeling the quake in and around the Semporna area according to the USGS DYFI report.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey