Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Hits Surigao del Sur, Philippines
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake, aftershocks jolt Surigao del Sur
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Bayabas in Surigao del Sur, Philippines, shortly before 1 a.m. on May 25. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported aftershocks and varying intensities of shaking across nearby cities, but no immediate damage or casualties were reported.
- 01The earthquake occurred at 12:48 a.m. at a depth of 20 kilometers, with an epicenter about 24 kilometers northeast of Bayabas.
- 02Initial reports indicated a magnitude of 5.6, later revised to 5.5 by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
- 03Intensity IV shaking was felt in Tandag City, Bayabas, and Claver, while Intensity III was recorded in Cagwait and Lingig.
- 04Intensity II was noted in Bislig City and several areas of Davao de Oro.
- 05No immediate reports of damage or casualties were reported following the earthquake.
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A magnitude 5.5 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur, Philippines, near Bayabas, at approximately 12:48 a.m. on May 25, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Initially reported as a magnitude 5.6, the earthquake's magnitude was later revised. The epicenter was located about 24 kilometers northeast of Bayabas at a depth of 20 kilometers. Residents in Tandag City, Bayabas, and Claver experienced Intensity IV shaking, while Intensity III was felt in Cagwait and Lingig. Additionally, Intensity II was reported in Bislig City and parts of Davao de Oro. Fortunately, no damage or casualties have been reported as a result of this seismic event. Aftershocks have been anticipated following the initial quake, but the situation remains under observation by local authorities.
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The earthquake may have caused panic among residents and could lead to further monitoring for aftershocks.
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