4.9-magnitude quake jolts Surigao del Sur

Eagle News earthquake Surigao del Sur
courtesy of Phivolcs

(Eagle News) — A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur, on Friday, June 16.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake–with a depth of focus pegged at six kilometers– hit Bislig at 9:44 a.m.

The earthquake was felt at Intensity IV in Bislig City, and Intensity III in Hinatuan.

No damage nor aftershocks are expected, Phivolcs said.