MANILA - A magnitude 5.7 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur on Friday, state seismologists said.
Based on the updated report of Phivolcs, the tremor was downgraded from 5.8 magnitude.
The tremor struck 44 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan town at 2:06 p.m., state seismologists said.
It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 14 kilometers, according to Phivolcs.
Here are the reported intensities:
Intensity V - Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur
Intensity IV - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; Nabunturan and Mawab, Davao de Oro
Intensity III - Tandag City, Maco, Maragusan, Davao de Oro; Manay and Mati, Davao Oriental; Davao City; Gingoog City and Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
Intensity II - Laak, Davao de Oro; Balingasag, Jasaan, Villanueva and Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental; Cagayan de Oro City; Quezon, Maramag, Valencia City,
Malaybalay City, Cabanglasan, and Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon; Rosario, Agusan Del Sur
Intensity I - Mambajao, Catarman and Sagay, Camiguin; Kalilangan and Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity III - Bislig City, Surigao del Sur
Intensity II - Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental
Intensity I - Surigao City, Cagayan de Oro City, Kidapawan City; Tupi South Cotabato; Malungon and Alabel, Sarangani
The tremor is expected to cause damage and spawn aftershocks.
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