Tag: 3.8-magnitude quake

3.8-magnitude quake hits Eastern Samar

(Eagle News)—A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Eastern Samar on Friday, May 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, an aftershock of the 6.5-magnitude earthquake that hit the province on April 23, struck 16 kilometers northwest of San Julian at 4:19 a.m. The depth of focus of the quake was 64 kilometers, with intensity II felt in Borongan. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

3.8-magnitude quake jolts Leyte

(Eagle News)–A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck Leyte on Tuesday, Dec. 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 5:32 a.m. The epicenter of the quake–which was tectonic in origin and had a dept of focus of 6 kilometers —was located 8 kilometers northwest of Calubian. The town and Naval in Biliran felt an Intensity III tremor, while Bogo and Ormoco felt an Intensity I tremor. No damage nor aftershocks were  expected.