Magnitude 6.5 quake hits Leyte
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the magnitude 6.5 tremor occurred at 4:03 p.m.
MANILA, Philippines —A magnitude 6.5 earthquake jolted Jaro, Leyte on Thursday afternoon.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the tremor occurred at 4:03 p.m.
The quake’s epicenter was traced 8 kilometers south 67° west of Jaro, Leyte. It has depth of focus of 2 kilometers.
The quake was considered strong as it was felt at Intensity V in Tacloban City; Palo, Leyte; and Cebu City. It was also experienced at Intensity IV in Tolosa, Leyte; Sagay City, Negros Occidental; and Burgos, Surigao del Norte.
A "strong quake" can be felt by most people indoors and outdoors as it results in strong shaking and rocking felt throughout building, standing vehicles rock noticeably and shaking of leaves and twigs of tress are noticeable.
On the other hand, Bogo City, Cebu and Calatrava Negros Occidental felt the tremor at Intensity III.
Libjo, San Jose, Cagdianao, and Dinagat Islands recorded Intensity II quake in the area while Roxas City, and La Carlota City, Negros Occidental felt the tremor at Intensity I.
Phivolcs warned the public of aftershocks as well as damage from the strong quake.
Despite this, PHIVOLCS clarified that there is no threat of tsunamis.
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