MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rocked Surigao del Sur on Tuesday afternoon, the state seismology bureau said.
According to the , the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake, which struck at 5:00m p.m., was located east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
It had a depth of focus of three kilometers.
The earthquake was felt at Intensity III in Hinatuan and Intensity IIÂ in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, Phivolcs added.
The agency likewise said that the earthquake was an aftershock of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake last December 2, 2023 in Surigao del Sur.
No damage or aftershocks are expected, Phivolcs said.
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