SANTA MARÍA IXHUATÁN, Santa Rosa Department — A 5.0 magnitude quake was registered close to San Juan Tecuaco Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor rattled at 14:38 UTC (08:38 local time), with its epicenter situated approximately 2 km north of San Juan Tecuaco and a depth of 154 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Over the last week, there have been nine tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The largest, measuring 5.7, shook near Amatitlán two days ago.

Last week’s five largest nearby earthquakes:

• 5.7, south-southwest of Amatitlán on July 8
• 4.8, southwest of Santa María de Jesús on July 8
• 4.8, north-northeast of Palín on July 8
• 4.0, east of Magdalena Milpas Altas on July 10
• 3.9, north of Palín on July 9

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey