5.1-quake, 14 aftershocks jolt Surigao
phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
MANILA, Philippines—A 5.1 magnitude earthquake in Surigao on Friday night has so far caused at least 14 aftershocks, state volcanologists said.
The tremor was recorded 173 kilometers southeast of Surigao City at 11:26 p.m, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said.
The tectonic quake had a depth of 24 kilometers.
The quake was felt in the following areas:
Intensity IV – Surigao City; General Luna, Surigao del Norte
Intensity III -Tandag, Surigao del Sur
Intensity II – San Jose, Dinagat Island,Surigao del Norte; Bayabas and Tago, Surigao del Sur
The Phivolcs said that aftershocks are expected. From 11:51 p.m. until 8:25a.m. on Saturday morning, Phivolcs has recorded 14 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 3.2 to 4.9.
Most of the aftershocks were recorded northeast of Cortes town in Surigao del Sur.
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