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Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Surigao, aftershocks imminent
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A magnitude-6.1 quake rattled parts of Visayas and Mindanao Friday afternoon, with state seismologists warning of possible damage aftershocks.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the quake was recorded at 2:43 p.m. and was tectonic in origin. However, as of 4:30 p.m., no damage nor casualties have yet been reported from the initial quake.
PHIVOLCS said the epicenter was 47 km northeast of Burgos town in Surigao del Norte.
PHIVOLCS said the epicenter was 47 km northeast of Burgos town in Surigao del Norte.
The tremor was felt as far as Butuan and Cagayan de Oro.
@gmanews @usgs We also felt the earthquake here in cdo, mindanao
— Junas Brothers (@JunasBalaba) July 3, 2015
@gmanews @YouScoop @USGS ang lakas. Nagpanic agad ang mga tao dito sa robinsons place butuan.
— Felclement Madera (@FelMadera) July 3, 2015
In an updated bulletin as of 3:39 p.m., PHIVOLCS said the quake was felt at the following intensities:
- Intensity V: Surigao City; General Luna and Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte; Talacogon, Agusan del
- Sur; Carrascal, Surigao del Sur
- Intensity IV: Dinagat Island; Butuan City
- Intensity III: Tandag, Surigao del Sur; Balanginga and Guiuan, Eastern Samar; San Juan, Hinunangan
- and St. Bernard, Southern Leyte; Tacloban City, Palo and Dulag, Leyte; Lapu-lapu City,
- Consolacion, Cebu; Gingoog, Misamis, Oriental; Davao City
- Intensity II: Bislig and Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur; Mambajao, Camiguin; Cagayan de Oro City
- Intensity I: Polangco, Zamboanga del Norte; Dipolog City
An Intensity V quake is considered "Strong," and is generally felt by most people indoors and outdoors.
"Many sleeping people are awakened. Some are frightened, some run outdoors. Strong shaking and rocking felt throughout building. Hanging objects swing violently. Dining utensils clatter and clink; some are broken. Small, light and unstable objects may fall or overturn. Liquids spill from filled open containers. Standing vehicles rock noticeably. Shaking of leaves and twigs of trees are noticeable," PHIVOLCS said in describing an Intensity V quake.
PHIVOLCS said damage and aftershocks are possible following the quake. — Joel Locsin/TJD, GMA News
