MANILA, Philippines—A series of six mild earthquakes hit the Philippines Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.
There was no report of damage or injuries.
The quakes occurred from 12:11 a.m. until 8 a.m. on Friday, said Phivolcs.
The first quake had a 3.1 magnitude, and was detected at 12:11 a.m. Its epicenter was located 49 kilometers northeast of Burgos, Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, Philvolcs said.
At 2:25 a.m., a 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded by Philvolcs. Its epicenter was located four kilometers northwest of Caluya, Antique.
At 3:31 a.m., a 3.1 magnitude earthquake took place, with its epicenter located 15 kilometers northwest of Virac, Catanduanes.
A 3.6 magnitude quake was recorded at 4:40 a.m., with its epicenter 57 kilometers northeast of Burgos, Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte.
The strongest of the tremors, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake, was recorded at 5:59 a.m. Its epicenter was located 65 kilometers northeast of San Policarpio in Eastern Samar.
A 2.9 magnitude quake was also detected at 8:25 a.m., with its epicenter located 35 kilometers southeast of Palayan City in Nueva Ecija.
All of the earthquakes were tectonic in origin, Philvolcs said.