5.3-magnitude quake strikes off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, June 8

(Eagle News) — A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Norte early Tuesday, June 8.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 5:41 a.m.

It had its epicenter 68 kilometers northeast of Burgos.

The depth of focus was one kilometer.

The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:

Reported Intensities
Intensity IV – Dapa, Surigao del Norte
Intensity II – Palo, Leyte

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – Surigao City; Abuyog, Leyte
Intensity I – Alangalang and Baybay, Leyte; Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental

No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were.

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