4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar early Saturday, Jan. 20.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:21 a.m.

The epicenter was 26 kilometers northeast of Hernani, while the depth of focus was 10 kilometers.

The following instrumental intensities were reported:

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity I – Quinapondan, Eastern Samar; City of Catbalogan, Samar

No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.