(Eagle News) — A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar on Monday, Oct. 24.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 8:12 a.m.
The epicenter was 45 kilometers northeast of Mercedes.
The depth of focus was three kilometers.
The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:
Reported Intensities:
Intensity III – Mercedes, Guiuan and Salcedo, Eastern Samar
Intensity II – Lawaan, General MacArthur and Llorente, Eastern Samar
Instrumental Intensity:
Intensity II – Javier, Leyte
No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.