4.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off Masbate early Saturday, Sept. 2

(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Masbate early Saturday, Sept. 2.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the earthquake hit 10 km southeast of Pio V. Corpus at 12:03 a.m.

The depth of focus was 12 km.

The following instrumental intensities were reported:

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – Kawayan, Biliran
Intensity I – Maripipi, Biliran; Calubian, Leyte

No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.