Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Surigao | Inquirer News

Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Surigao

/ 10:56 AM March 05, 2017

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute for Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Phivolcs said the quake that hit at 8:08 a.m. centered at about 13 kilometers southwest of Surigao City.

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

Article continues after this advertisement

Intensity VI was felt in Surigao City, intensity IV  in Limasawa and San Ricardo, Southern Leyte, intensity III in San Juan and San Francisco Southern Leyte, and intensity II in General Luna, Surigao del Norte and Ormoc City.

FEATURED STORIES

Damages and aftershocks were expected, Phivolcs said.

A powerful 6.7 magnitude quake killed at least six people jolted Surigao last month. JE/rga

Article continues after this advertisement

RELATED STORIES

Article continues after this advertisement

Death toll in Surigao earthquake rises to 6

Gov’t assures aid for victims of Surigao earthquake

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Earthquake, Magnitude, Quake, Surigao

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.