Surigao Del Norte Jolted by Earthquake with 2.3 Magnitude
EARTHQUAKE – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded a 2.3 magnitude quake in Surigao Del Norte this morning, January 9, 2019.
Most of the time, quakes hit with no prior signs. Recently, several places in and out of the Philippines were shaken by quakes of different magnitudes.
One of the latest quakes recorded by Phivolcs is the 7.1 magnitude quake in Davao Oriental. There were expected aftershocks due to the said quake and a tsunami advisory was released.
Recently, Phivolcs recorded a quake in a part of Surigao Del Norte. At 08:52:16 in the morning today, January 9, 2019, Surigao Del Norte was jolted by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.3.
According to Phivolcs, the quake that hit a part of Surigao Del Norte was located 10.12°N, 126.06°E – 012 km N 06° W of Burgos.
The quake was tectonic in origin and it has a 009 km.
Keep safe everyone. We’ll keep you posted for updates or further information.