Magnitude 4.6 aftershock reported in Catbalogan, Samar — Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.6 aftershock was reported in Catbalogan, Samar on Tuesday following a magnitude 6.5 quake that hit San Julian, Eastern Samar an hour before.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the aftershock was reported around 2:41 p.m., 22 kilometers northeast of Catbalogan, Samar.

The aftershock was of tectonic origin and had a depth of 5 kilometers.

Aside from the magnitude 4.6 aftershock, three other aftershocks were reported in Samar following the initial earthquake with magnitudes ranging from 1.8 to 3.3.

Earlier, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck San Julian, Eastern Samar around 1:37 PM.

Phivolcs reported that the tremor was felt in the following areas:

Intensity V – Tacloban City; Catbalogan City, Samar;

Intensity IV – Masbate City, Masbate; Legazpi City; Sorsogon City

Phivolcs advised the public to remain vigilant for aftershocks. /ee

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