4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur early Friday

(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur early Friday, March 1.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 1:24 a.m.

Its epicenter was 90 kilometers southeast of Marihatag.

The depth of focus was five kilometers.

The following intensities were reported:

Intensity II – Marihatag, Surigao del Sur
Intensity I – City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur

No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.