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2 consecutive quakes hit Bogo, Cebu
Two consecutive tectonic earthquakes with magnitudes 4.6 and 4.3 jolted Bogo City, Cebu on Wednesday afternoon, three minutes apart.
The first tremor was recorded at 3:55 p.m. and located 19 kilometers northeast of Bogo City with a 10-kilometer depth of focus.
The second earthquake occurred at 3:58 p.m. in a similar location and depth.
Both earthquakes are considered aftershocks of the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that occurred on September 30 in northern Cebu.
Phivolcs recorded Intensity II in Tabuelan, Cebu for both tremors, with varying instrumental intensities in other locations.
No damages or further aftershocks are expected from these events.
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