(Eagle News)–A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Monday, Jan. 8.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 10:27 a.m.
The epicenter was six kilometers northwest of Masbate.
The depth of focus was 79 kilometers.
The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:
Intensities
Intensity IV – City of Masbate, Masbate
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV – City of Masbate, Masbate
Intensity III – Monreal and Batuan, Masbate
Intensity I – Cataingan, Masbate; City of Legazpi, Albay; Bulusan, Sorsogon
No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.