(Eagle News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Masbate on Monday, Aug. 17.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 1:21 p.m., had its epicenter 14 kilometers southeast of Cataingan.
It had a depth of 10 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin.
The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:
Intensities:
Intensity II: Irosin and Bulusan, Sorsogon
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – City of Masbate; Legazpi City, Albay
Intensity I – Naval, Biliran
No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.