3.5-magnitude quake jolts Sorsogon

A 3.5-magnitude quake struck Sorsogon early Friday, March 1, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said./PHIVOLCS/

(Eagle News)—A 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck Sorsogon early Friday, March 1.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit 36 kilometers southeast of Prieto Diaz at 5:47 a.m.

The earthquake, which was of tectonic origin, had a depth of focus of 3 kilometers.

PHIVOLCS said no damage nor aftershock were expected.