6.0 magnitude quake jolts Surigao del Sur


A 6.0 magnitude earthquake jolted San Agustin, Surigao del Sur at 6:37 AM on Monday.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the quake was tectonic in origin and located 11 kilometers northwest of San Agustin. The quake has a depth of 58 meters.

The institute also disclosed that aftershocks are expected although it does not indicate an occurrence of tsunami.

PHIVOLCS reported that Intensity V was felt in Bislug City and Rosario, Agusan del Sur; Intensity IV in Cagwait, City of Tandag, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur: Intensity III in Cagayan de Oro City; Tagaloan, Villanueva, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental; Intensity II in El Salvador City, Initao, Luagit, Manticao, Misamis Oriental; Virac, Catanduanes, and Intensity I was felt in Iligan City.

There are no reported damages caused by the earthquake. – Report from Catleya Antonio

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