Magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes off Surigao del Norte

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolted the waters near the province of Surigao del Norte, specifically the municipality of Burgos, on Tuesday evening, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The epicenter of the quake was located 37 kilometers northeast of Burgos, Surigao del Norte, said Phivolcs.

It was tectonic in origin and was recorded at exactly 7:043 p.m. with a depth of focus of 18 kilometers.

Intensity II was felt in Palo, Leyte.

The following instrumental intensities were also recorded:

• Intensity III – Borongan City, Eastern Samar
• Intensity II – Quinapondan, Eastern Samar; Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte
• Intensity I – Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte; Abuyog, Baybay, Dulag, Leyte; Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte

Phivolcs said no damage and aftershocks should be expected by the public.

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