2 earthquakes hit Surigao del Sur — Phivolcs

2 earthquakes hit Surigao del Sur — Phivolcs

/ 10:17 PM March 15, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two earthquakes rocked Surigao del Sur on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

According to the state seismology bureau, the first one, which struck at 6:52 a.m., was a magnitude 4.3.

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Its epicenter was located east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, and had a depth of focus of 17 kilometers.

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While no intensities were felt, Phivolcs said that this was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Surigao del Sur in December 2023.

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Meanwhile, the second earthquake rocked the area at 7:30 a.m. and was also magnitude 4.3.

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Its epicenter was east of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, and had a depth of focus of one kilometer.

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READ: Phivolcs: Two earthquakes rock Surigao del Sur

Intensity I was likewise felt at Cagwait, Phivolcs added.

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The Phivolcs also said that no aftershocks nor damages were to be expected from the two earthquakes.

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