Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes off Surigao del Sur coast

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur on Saturday night.

The tectonic quake occurred at 8:31 p.m. with its epicenter located 14 kilometers southeast of Cagwait and a depth of 31 kilometers.

Intensity IV was felt in Bislig City, Cagwait, and Marihatag in Surigao del Sur.

PHIVOLCS classified the tremor as an aftershock of the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that occurred 13 kilometers away from General Luna, Surigao del Norte on Friday.

Damage is expected from the recent tremor, according to PHIVOLCS.

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