M5.1 quake hits Tawi-tawi, aftershocks expected

A magnitude-5.1 quake was recorded off Tawi-Tawi province Tuesday morning, with state seismologists warning of possible aftershocks.

 

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at 8:26 a.m.

 

It said the epicenter was 51 km southeast of South Ubian in Tawi-Tawi.

 

The quake was felt at:

 

Intensity III: Bongao, Tawi-tawi

Intensity I: Zamboanga City

 

However, Phivolcs said that while aftershocks are expected, no damage is likely. — Joel Locsin/TJD, GMA News