Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rocks Anahawan, Southern Leyte

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rocks Anahawan, Southern Leyte

By: - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ
/ 12:42 PM November 19, 2023

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake rocks Anahawan, Southern Leyte

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says a magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Anahawan, Southern Leyte at 9:38 a.m. on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake shook Anahawan, Southern Leyte on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

The quake occurred at 9:38 a.m. with a depth of focus of 214 kilometers.

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Phivolcs said it was tectonic in origin, with an epicenter recorded east of Anahawan.

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Instrumental intensity I was recorded in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte.

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No damage or aftershocks are expected, as posted on the state seismologist’s bulletin.

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