Magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolts Surigao del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.4 earthquake hit Surigao del Sur early Saturday morning, the state seismology bureau said.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tectonic earthquake had a depth of focus of 25 kilometers.

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The following intensities were felt in the locations below:

Intensity III 

• Surigao del Sur – Marihatag and Cagwait

Intensity II 

• Surigao del Sur – City of Tandag

Meanwhile, Instrumental Intensity I was felt in the City of Tandag in Surigao del Sur.

The Phivolcs added that no damages nor aftershocks were expected after the earthquake.

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