4.5-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte

(Eagle News)–A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Norte on Monday, Sept. 16.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 6 kilometers northwest of Burgos  at 5:56 p.m

Depth of focus was 6 kilometers.

The following intensities were reported:

Intensity III – Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte
Intensity II – Burgos and Pilar, Surigao Del Norte

The following instrumental intensity was recorded:

Intensity I – Surigao City

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.