4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Masbate

(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Monday, Jan. 8.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:27 a.m.

The epicenter was six kilometers northwest of Masbate.

The depth of focus was 79 kilometers.

The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:

Intensities
Intensity IV – City of Masbate, Masbate

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV – City of Masbate, Masbate
Intensity III – Monreal and Batuan, Masbate
Intensity I – Cataingan, Masbate; City of Legazpi, Albay; Bulusan, Sorsogon

No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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