SAN RAFAEL DEL YUMA, La Altagracia Province — A 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near Boca de Yuma Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 09:23 UTC (05:23 local time), the region was hit by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 168 km, with its epicenter about 38 km southeast of Boca de Yuma.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can report it through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 484 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they experienced the tremor. Moderate shaking has been registered and residents reported feeling the earthquake in a number of cities, such as Luquillo, Fajardo, Naguabo and Humacao according to the USGS DYFI report.

Earthquakes past week

Over the last week, seven quakes with a magnitude 2.5 or higher have been reported in the area. The biggest, a 3.9 magnitude quake, rattled close to Salvaleón de Higüey six days ago.

The five largest quakes nearby in the last week:

• 3.9, west-southwest of Salvaleón de Higüey on July 30
• 3.6, southeast of Punta Cana on Aug. 3
• 3.6, southeast of Punta Cana on Aug. 1
• 3.4, south-southeast of Boca de Yuma on Aug. 2
• 3.4, southeast of Boca de Yuma on July 30

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey