3.1-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Monday, Dec. 9.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 26 kilometers southeast of Giporlos at 3:56 a.m.

Depth of focus was 71 kilometers.

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.