Magnitude 5.1 quake jolts Agusan del Norte — Phivolcs
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Agusan del Norte around 5:32 p.m., Monday, April 24, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Phivolcs said the quake originated at a depth of 1 kilometer and had its epicenter around 4 kilometers northwest of Santiago, Agusan del Norte.
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It was initially measured as a 5.5-magnitude earthquake, but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.1.
Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity IV (moderately strong) inSantiago, Jabonga, Magallanes, Buenavista, Remedios T. Romualdez, Cabadbaran City and Butuan City in Agusan del Norte; Intensity III (weak) in Carmen and Nasipit in Agusan del Norte; and Intensity II (slightly felt) in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.
It pointed out that the earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area.
Phivolcs said the earthquake may not have caused damage to houses, buildings, and other infrastructure, but advised the public to remain vigilant as aftershocks may occur.
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It was initially measured as a 5.5-magnitude earthquake, but Phivolcs later revised it to magnitude 5.1.
Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity IV (moderately strong) inSantiago, Jabonga, Magallanes, Buenavista, Remedios T. Romualdez, Cabadbaran City and Butuan City in Agusan del Norte; Intensity III (weak) in Carmen and Nasipit in Agusan del Norte; and Intensity II (slightly felt) in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.
It pointed out that the earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area.
Phivolcs said the earthquake may not have caused damage to houses, buildings, and other infrastructure, but advised the public to remain vigilant as aftershocks may occur.