Magnitude 4.1 earthquake rocks Southern Leyte

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake rocked Southern Leyte on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The earthquake struck at 12:08 p.m. at 11 kilometers southeast of Silago town.

The tremor was of tectonic origin and had a three-kilometer depth of focus.

Phivolcs said that the quake was felt in other areas at various intensities:

Reported Intensity IV – Silago, Southern Leyte

Reported Intensity III – San Juan, Anahawan, Hinunangan & Hinundayan, Southern Leyte

Reported Intensity II – Palo, Leyte

Reported Intensity I – Surigao City

Instrumental Intensity I – Surigao City

No aftershocks or damage were expected, Phivolcs added.

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