Magnitude 5.4 quake hits Surigao del Sur

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit Lingig, Surigao del Sur, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said Tuesday.

The PHIVOLCS earlier reported that a 5.8-magnitude hit the area.

The earthquake of tectonic origin occurred at 4:36 p.m. with a depth of 29 kilometers.

The epicenter is located at 08.06°N, 126.75°E - 037 km N 86° E of Lingig.

PHIVOLCS also reported intensities in the following areas:

• Intensity IV - City of Bislig, Hinatuan, and Lingig, Surigao del Sur
• Intensity II - Mabini, and Maco, Davao del Sur; San Francisco, Surigao del Norte; Barobo, and City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur

State seismologists said there is no expected damage and but aftershocks may occur.

Meanwhile, a 5.1-magnitude occurred at 2:25 p.m. southeast of Balut Island in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, with a depth of 76 kilometers and tectonic in origin.

There are no damages and no aftershocks are expected. — BAP, GMA Integrated News