PHIVOLCS: Surigao del Norte earthquake aftershocks now 113

A total of 113 aftershocks have been recorded so far following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake in General Luna, Surigao del Norte on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

In an 8 a.m. update, PHIVOLCS said none of the recorded aftershocks were felt. The strength of the aftershocks ranged from magnitude 1.2 to 4.4.

PHIVOLCS chief Dr. Teresito Bacolcol earlier advised affected residents to consult first with experts before returning to their homes as a safety precaution.

“If there are visible damages sa mga istruktura kung saan sila nakatira, huwag muna silang pumasok,” he said.

(If there is visible damage to the structures where they live, they should not go inside.)

“They have to consult their municipal or city engineers kasi kung hindi man ito totally na-damage during the main shock, baka ma-damage ito totally during a strong aftershock,” he added.

(They have to consult their municipal or city engineers because if it wasn't totally damaged during the main shock, it could be totally damaged during a strong aftershock.)

Classes and work in government offices in some areas have been suspended due to the earthquake. 

The municipal government of General Luna has set up three evacuation centers for the affected residents. —AOL, GMA Integrated News