ILOCOS NORTE, Ilocos Region—According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.5 magnitude quake struck near Sarrat Tuesday morning.

At 02:38 UTC (10:38 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 49 km, with its epicenter roughly 2 km south-southeast of Sarrat.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 10 online responses from individuals saying that they felt the tremor. Moderate to strong shaking was observed, with reports from cities such as Bantay and Laoag indicating that the earthquake was felt, 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 and liquefaction 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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake 150 km south of this event struck Luzon, Philppines on July 16, 1990 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 1,218,000 at intensity VIII and 893,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 2,430 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey