Island jolted by 5.3 morning earthquake

Guam was shaken by a magnitude 5.3 earthquake just after 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake was  84 miles northeast of the island, and 47 miles deep.

There were no reports of damage. 

After the quake, the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense issued a reminder to the community that when an remind the community that when an earthquake strikes, they should conduct the earthquake procedure, “Drop, Cover and Hold On” until the shaking stops.

For more information, visit the federal government and local government preparedness sites to learn more about earthquake readiness.

This article originally appeared on Pacific Daily News: Island jolted by 5.3 morning earthquake