Magnitude 4.5 quake jolts Surigao Del Sur

SCREENGRAB FROM PHIVOLCS

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.5 quake hit the town of Cortes in Surigao del Sur on Sunday morning, the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. 

Phivolcs said the quake happened at 7:48 a.m. and its epicenter was located 35 kilometers northeast of Cortes, Surigao del Sur. 

The quake, of tectonic origin, had a depth of 13 kilometers. 

Phivolcs said no damage and aftershocks are expected following the quake.