Magnitude 4.2 quake hits waters off Eastern Samar
Image from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck waters off the municipality of Hermani in Eastern Samar on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said on Sunday.
In a bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor occurred at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, and was located some 33 kilometers (km) east of Hermani.
The state seismologist said it was tectonic in origin and with a depth of focus of 6 km.
Intensity II was reported in Hermani, Llorente, and Balangkayan, Eastern Samar.
Phivolcs said no aftershock or property damage is expected from the earthquake.
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Article continues after this advertisementPhivolcs previously reported that Hermani, Eastern Samar was also jolted by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake at 9:18 a.m. on Saturday, February 15.
It had a depth of focus of 10 km and was tectonic in nature.
