21 Jan 2022 | 09:42 PM UTC
Philippines: Magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurs off eastern coast of Mindanao at around 04:43 PHST Jan. 22
Magnitude-5.4 earthquake occurs off east coast of Mindanao, Philippines, at 04:43 PHST Jan. 22. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Event
A magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred off the eastern coast of Mindanao at around 04:43 PHST Jan. 22. The epicenter was about 11 km (7 miles) east-northeast of Baganga, Philippines. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 114 km (71 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt in parts of eastern Mindanao. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
Advice
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
