The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) confirmed that a Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake hit Burgos, Surigao Del Norte on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at exactly 11:34 a.m.
According to its latest earthquake bulletin, the 4.0 Magnitude earthquake which struck off Surigao Del Norte earlier was tectonic in origin and it hit at a depth of 14 kilometers.
There is no immediate damage and aftershocks reported as of press time.
Phivolcs noted that Magnitude 4 earthquake is “felt generally by people indoors and by some people outdoors. Light sleepers are awakened. Vibration is felt like a passing of heavy truck. Hanging objects swing considerably. Dinner, plates, gl(–foul word(s) removed–), windows and doors rattle. Floors and walls of wood framed buildings creak. Standing motor cars may rock slightly. Liquids in containers are slightly disturbed. Water in containers oscillate strongly. Rumbling sound may sometimes be heard.”
Note: We will continue to monitor any incident regarding the Surigao Del Norte earthquake and we will post an update here.