4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Eastern Samar

(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Monday, Oct. 24.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 8:12 a.m.

The epicenter was 45 kilometers northeast of Mercedes.

The depth of focus was three kilometers.

The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:

Reported Intensities:
Intensity III – Mercedes, Guiuan and Salcedo, Eastern Samar
Intensity II – Lawaan, General MacArthur and Llorente, Eastern Samar

Instrumental Intensity:
Intensity II – Javier, Leyte

No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.

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