Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Surigao del Norte, aftershocks expected - Phivolcs

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the town of San Isidro in Surigao del Norte early Sunday, December 27, 2015 according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrivBgcuhiyiK2HfVw8ciQJYrso4eWQj1uCGPrOtBMHhg_ABN9EhERVXgP76iaqlY0OgVRWuXqDBkaVNKWDlsFVQkFxLQO3Wg3fiNoJyiaoQrEHzoWm3HWEkdJ_E5WYS14q6tPzHBWhyFr/s1600/surigao-earthquake.JPG" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrivBgcuhiyiK2HfVw8ciQJYrso4eWQj1uCGPrOtBMHhg_ABN9EhERVXgP76iaqlY0OgVRWuXqDBkaVNKWDlsFVQkFxLQO3Wg3fiNoJyiaoQrEHzoWm3HWEkdJ_E5WYS14q6tPzHBWhyFr/s640/surigao-earthquake.JPG" width="560" /></a></div><br /><br />Seismologists warned of possible aftershocks.<br /><br />Phivolcs said the quake with 60km depth of focus was tectonic in origin and recorded at 6:11 a.m. It's exact location is at 10.09°N, 126.31°E - 030 km N 56° E of San Isidro.<br /><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><div dir="ltr" lang="en">Earthquake Information No. 3Date and Time: 27 Dec 2015 - 06:11 AMMagnitude = 5.2Depth = 060 kilometers... <a href="https://t.co/HmUHgjBlXK" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/HmUHgjBlXK</a></div>— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) <a href="https://twitter.com/phivolcs_dost/status/680899650497425408" rel="nofollow">December 26, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said secondary shockwaves which are usually less violent than the main quake can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.<br /><br />"Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves"). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach," USGS added.<br /><br />Here are the reported intensities, according to Phivolcs:<br /><br />Intensity 4 (Moderately strong): San Isidro, Burgos and Santa Monica, Surigao del Norte<br />Intensity 3 (Weak): Surigao City <br />Intensity 2 ( Slightly Felt): Loreto, Dinagat Province, Mainit & Socorro, Surigao del Norte<br /><br />Keep safe everyone! <i>- TheSummitExpress.com</i></div>

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake hits Surigao del Norte, aftershocks expected - Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines - A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck near the town of San Isidro in Surigao del Norte early Sunday, December 27, 2015 a...

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