A magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur on Wednesday evening, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
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The state seismologist said the earthquake, which was tectonic in origin and had 10 kilometer depth, occurred at 8:31 AM.
The epicenter of the quake was located 48 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
Reported intensities are as follows:
- Intensity V: City of Bislig, SURIGAO DEL SUR
- Intensity III: Cagwait, SURIGAO DEL SUR
"This is an aftershock of the 2023 December 2 Mw7.4 Offshore Surigao del Sur earthquake event," the PHIVOLCS said.
The state seismologist said no aftershocks were expected, but damage from the latest quake was likely.
