(Phivolcs)
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Masbate province on Thursday afternoon, April 6, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said the quake struck 13 kilometers northeast of Masbate City, Masbate province around 5:17 p.m.
The tremor was felt at Intensity IV (moderately strong) in Masbate City.
Meanwhile, it was “slightly felt” at Intensity II in Irosin, Sorsogon.
Phivolcs’ instruments also recorded the quake at Intensity IV in Milagros, Batuan and Masbate City in Masbate and San Roque in Northern Samar; Intensity III in Monreal and Uson in Masbate; Intensity II in Aroroy, Masbate; and Intensity I in Legazpi City in Albay, Bogo City in Cebu, Ormoc City, Calubian and Javier in Leyte, and Bulusan and Sorsogon City in Sorsogon.
Phivolcs said the earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area.
However, it does not expect damage or aftershocks because of this earthquake.