Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes Taft, Eastern Samar

MANILA, Philippines — A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Taft, Eastern Samar on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake struck 11 kilometers southwest of Taft at 2:15 a.m.

Phivolcs said the quake was of tectonic origin, and had a 58-kilometer depth of focus.

The temblor was recorded at Instrumental Intensity I at Borongan City, Eastern Samar.

No aftershocks and damages were expected, Phivolcs added. (Editor: Julie Espinosa)