Magnitude 4.7 earthquake rattles Eastern Samar

Shaking Ground in Eastern Samar 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the province of Eastern Samar in the Philippines on Wednesday morning, causing a significant disturbance but minimal damage. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tectonic tremor occurred at approximately 610 a.m., roughly 17 kilometers southeast of Dolores town.

Earthquake Details

Phivolcs reported that the earthquake had a depth of focus of 17 kilometers. Initial reports indicated that residents in Tacloban City, Leyte experienced an Intensity 2 tremor, while Instrumental Intensity 3 was recorded over Can-Avid, Eastern Samar. Other areas affected by the earthquake included

Instrumental Intensity 2 Catbalogan City, Samar
Intensity 1 Kawayan, Biliran; Borongan City, Eastern Samar; Gandara, Samar

No Major Damage Expected

Fortunately, Phivolcs predicted that both aftershocks and damage to infrastructure are unlikely. While the earthquake was a significant event for the province of Eastern Samar, residents can rest assured that no major damage is anticipated.

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