M4.1 quake hits Leyte

Image from Phivolcs
Image from Phivolcs

ANOTHER earthquake shook some parts of the Visayas Tuesday, March 3.

The tremor, recorded as a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, struck at 2:51 p.m. seven kilometers northwest of Leyte town in Leyte.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said it was tectonic and had a depth of one kilometer.

The agency said no damage and aftershocks are expected, but the quake was felt in the following areas:

Intensity 4 -- Naval, Biliran

Intensity 2 -- Tanauan, Barugo, Palo, Jaro, Tolosa, Dagami, San Miguel, Dulag, Babatngon, Leyte; Tacloban City

Instrumental Intensity 4 -- Ormoc City; Naval, Biliran

Instrumental Intensity 3 -- Palo, Leyte; Borongan City

On Monday, March 2, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake also struck Leyte, Leyte.

Classes were suspended in Carigara and Capoocan towns in Leyte province following Monday's tremor. (LMY)

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