Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts Negros Oriental
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.4 earthquake shook Negros Oriental early Wednesday morning, the state seismology bureau said.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic quake was located west of Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental, and had a depth of focus of 35 kilometers.
The following intensities were felt in the places below:
Intensity IV
- Negros Oriental – Zamboanguita
Intensity III
- Negros Oriental – Siaton, Sta. Catalina
Intensity II
- Negros Oriental – Valencia
The Phivolcs also reported the following instrumental intensities:
Intensity II
- Zamboanga del Norte – City of Dapitan
Intensity I
- Negros Oriental – Sibulan
The agency added that there are no damages nor aftershocks to be expected after the earthquake.
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