4.4-magnitude quake hits N. Samar

(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Northern Samar on Sunday, Aug. 4.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, of tectonic origin, hit 25 kilometers northwest of Pambujan at 7:17 a.m.

Depth of focus was 16 kilometers.

An intensity II was felt in Palapag, Northern Samar and Irosin in Sorsogon.

An instrumental intensity I was felt in Borongan City.

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.

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