Magnitude 4.4 quake hits Leyte | Inquirer News

Magnitude 4.4 quake hits Leyte

/ 10:14 AM May 16, 2017

Leyte Earthquake

A red dot marks the epicenter of the 4.4 earthquake that rocked Leyte at 9:29 a.m., May 16, 2017. PHIVOLCS IMAGE

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake jolted Leyte on Tuesday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

The quake, which was tectonic in origin, struck some eight kilometers southwest of Capoocan town in Leyte at 9:29 a.m.

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It had a depth of five kilometers.

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Intensity IV was recorded in Capoocan, Intensity III in Kananga town, and Intensity II in Tabango town.

Phivolcs said no damages and aftershocks were expected. YG/CBB/rga

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