2 earthquakes hit Surigao del Sur town

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Cagwait town in Surigao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon, according to Phivolcs. (Photo from Phivolcs/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — Back-to-back earthquakes hit Cagwait, Surigao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said that a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck east of Cagwait at 4:59 p.m.

It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 10 kilometers (kms). 

Phivolcs also said that aftershocks are expected.

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake felt in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur on Wednesday, November 27. (Photo from Phivolcs)

The agency also reported that the earthquake was felt / recorded at Instrumental Intensity III in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur and Instrumental Intensity I in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur

Meanwhile, the second earthquake likewise struck east of Cagwait at 5:13 p.m.

It was also tectonic in origin and had a depth of 10 kms.

No data on reported intensities have been made available as of posting time.

Phivolcs noted that no damage and aftershocks are expected.