Magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes Rosario, Agusan del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake rocked Rosario, Agusan del Sur on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake struck 13 kilometers southwest of Rosario at 3:04 p.m.

Phivolcs said the temblor was of tectonic origin and had a 25-kilometer depth of focus.

The quake was also recorded at the following intensities:

Reported Intensity IV: Rosario, La Paz and Talacogan, Agusan del Sur
Reported Intensity III: Tagbina, Surigao del Sur

No aftershocks and damages are to expected, Phivolcs said. (Editor: Mike U. Frialde)