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4.8-magnitude quake hits Biliran early Tuesday

(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, […]