2.4-magnitude quake hits Biliran—Phivolcs

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake hit Biliran on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

According to Phivolcs, the quake was recorded at 1:15 p.m. east of Naval, Biliran, which also experienced an Intensity 2 tremor.

The tremor had a depth of 17 kilometers and had a tectonic origin.

There was no damage reported and aftershocks will not be expected, Phivolcs said. /jpv