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MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit off the shore of Surigao del Norte early Saturday morning, causing a “moderately strong” impact inland, state meteorologists said.
The tectonic earthquake, which struck 35 kilometers south east of General Luna town at 2:42 a.m. had a depth of 58 kilometers, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Article continues after this advertisementThe tremor’s intensities were also felt in Surigao del Sur.
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Intensity IV (moderately strong) was reported in towns of General Luna, Del Carmen, San Isidro, Dapa and Claver, while Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) was also logged in Bislig City.
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Article continues after this advertisementAlso, instrumental intensities were recorded in the following areas:
no deposit casino bonus 2022Article continues after this advertisementIntensity III (weak) – Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
Article continues after this advertisementIntensity II (slightly felt) – Mambajao, Camiguin; Cebu City; Dulag, Leyte; Gingoog, Misamis Oriental; Sogod, Southern Leyte
Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) – Malaybalay, Bukidnon; Carcar, Cebu; Nabunturan, Davao de Oro; Palo, Leyte; Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
Article continues after this advertisementFelt intensity is the degree of ground shaking actually felt and reported by the people through the Phivolcs’ Earthquake Intensity Scale.
Instrumental intensity is indicated by the ground shaking intensity measured by the intensity meters in and around the epicentral area.
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Phivolcs said aftershocks are expected after the earthquake8k8, but damage is unlikely.
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