Saturday, June 1, 2013

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Eastern Samar (June 1, 2013)

Eastern Samar was hit by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake on the afternoon of June 1, 2013.

Eastern Samar Earthquake

The earthquake was recorded at exactly 1:17:25 PM by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The epicenter was traced 30 kilometers (km) east of San Policarpio.

The tremblor was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 26 km.

It was felt in the following areas:

  • Intensity III - San Policarpio
  • Intensity II - Oras

No damage or aftershock is expected.

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