5.1-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Norte early Thursday

(Eagle News)–A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Norte early Thursday, Nov. 5.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake struck at 2:27 a.m.

Its epicenter was 10 kilometers southeast of Burgos.

PHIVOLCS said the earthquake had a depth of 28 kilometers, and was tectonic in origin.

Instrumental intensity II was recorded in Surigao City.

No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were expected.