Earthquake of 5.0-magnitude strikes waters off Tawi-Tawi

An earthquake of 5.0-magnitude strikes waters off Tawi-Tawi on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Phivolcs noted that no intensities were recorded because the earthquake was deep. It also said that no aftershocks and damage to properties are expected from this temblor. Photo from Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — An earthquake of 5.0-magnitude hit waters off Tawi-Tawi on Saturday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the tectonic quake struck east of South Ubian in Tawi-Tawi at 6:39 a.m. and had a depth of 502 kilometers.

Phivolcs noted that no intensities were recorded because the earthquake was deep. It also said that no aftershocks and damage to properties are expected from this temblor.

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Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 2:42 a.m. and was felt in Surigao del Sur and other areas.