6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Sunday, April 3.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 6:24 p.m.

The epicenter was 49 kilometers northeast of Bayabas.

The depth of focus was 45 kilometers.

The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported:

Intensity III- Rosario, Agusan Del Sur

Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity II – Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
Intensity I- Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; Abuyog and Hilongos, Leyte

No damage to property was reported but aftershocks were.