Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology

Phivolcs said the earthquake was tectonic, which means it was caused by the movement of an active fault near the area. However, it does not expect damage or ...

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit Surigao del Sur on Sunday afternoon, Feb. Phivolcs’ instruments also recorded the tremor at Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) in Cabadbaran City in Agusan del Norte and Surigao City in Surigao del Norte. It was felt at Intensity III (weak) in Tandag City and Intensity II (slightly felt) in Cagwait, Surigao del Sur.