(Eagle News)–A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Biliran early Tuesday, October 20. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 3:32 a.m., had its epicenter seven kilometers southwest of Kawayan. It had a depth of 10 kilometers and was tectonic in origin. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Reported Intensities: Intensity V – Kawayan and Almeria, Biliran Intensity IV – Naval, Cabucgyan and Biliran, Biliran; Calubian, Tabango, Capoocan and Leyte, […]
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3.1-magnitude quake hits Biliran
(Eagle News)–A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck Biliran on Saturday, Sept. 7. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 4 kilometers southeast of Naval at 9:51 a.m. Depth of focus of the quake was 7 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.





