Surigao del Sur no damage ‘so far’ after magnitude 6 earthquake - PDRRMO

There is no reported damage so far in Surigao del Sur after a magnitude 6 earthquake hit the coast of Cagwait town on Saturday night, according to its Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO).

“So far, masaya kami at least, sa awa ng Diyos, wala pong damages na nai-report sa amin,” said  Alex Arana, Surigao del Sur PDRRMO head.

(So dear, we’re happy because at least, through God’s mercy, there was no reported damage.)

Evaluations were also conducted in Cagwait, Tandag and other coastline communities.

Residents eventually returned to their homes after the tsunami warnings were lifted.

The Surigao del Sur PDRRMO conducted an augmentation support to the hospital after patients were evacuated to tents following the earthquake.

The Surigao del Sur emergency operation center remains activated, as it continues to receive reports from local government units within the province. —Mariel Celine Serquiña/RF, GMA Integrated News