3.6-magnitude quake hits Masbate

(Eagle News)–A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Masbate today.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 6:28 a.m., was an aftershock of the 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Cataingan on Aug. 18.

Sunday’s quake had its epicenter 9 kilometers northeast of Cataingan, and a depth of 16 kilometers.

It was of tectonic origin.

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.