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Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Agusan del Sur | Cebu Daily News

Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.9 quake rocks Agusan del Sur | Cebu Daily News

Source: CDN Digital

MANILA, Philippines -- A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Agusan del Sur around Saturday noon, the state seismology bureau said.

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the epicenter of the tectonic earthquake was located east of Esperanza.

It had a depth of focus of 27 kilometers.

The Phivolcs added that the following intensities were felt in the locations below:

The following instrumental intensities were also felt, the Phivolcs added:

The Phivolcs likewise said that damages and aftershocks were to be expected after the Agusan del Sur quake.