4.4-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur

(Eagle News)–A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Surigao del Sur on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake, which hit at 9:22 p.m., had its epicenter 71 kilometers northeast of Bayabas.

It had a depth of seven kilometers and was tectonic in origin.

No damage to property nor aftershocks were recorded.