Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes offshore Surigao del Sur

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred in the waters of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on Sunday morning, information from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) showed.

The earthquake occurred at 7:58 a.m. and had its epicenter at 08.39°N, 127.04°E - 077 km N 88° E of Hinatuan.

The tectonic earthquake had a depth of 10 km.

Intensity III was felt in Bislig, Surigao del Sur.

PHIVOLCS said no damage and aftershocks are expected.

Last December 2, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Hinatuan.

Intensity VII was felt then in the City of Tandag, and Intensity VI in Bislig. —KG, GMA Integrated News