Phivolcs: Magnitude-4.5 quake hits Surigao area

A magnitude-4.5 quake jolted the Surigao area in Mindanao shortly after noon Tuesday, but there was no initial report of damage or casualty.   The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at 12:25 p.m.   In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake's epicenter was traced to 33 km northeast of Lingig in Surigao Del Sur.   Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity III (weak) in Bislig City and in Lingig, Surigao del Sur. It was also felt at Intensity II (slightly felt) in Butuan City.   No damage or aftershock was expected from the quake.   The United States Geological Survey, however, measured the quake at magnitude 5.0. It said the epicenter was traced to:  

• 29 km east-southeast of Hinatuan, Mindanao
• 135 km east-southeast of Butuan City, Mindanao
• 878 km west of Koror, Palau
• 928 km southeast of Manila.