5.1-magnitude quake hits Surigao del Sur province

Published January 3, 2023, 10:41 AM

by Mike Crismundo

BUTUAN CITY — A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Surigao del Sur in Northeastern Mindanao (The Caraga Region) on Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the tremor was recorded at 6:09 a.m.

The epicenter was plotted 82 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan town, Surigao del Sur province.

The tremor had a shallow depth of only one km, Phivolcs said.

Intensity III was felt at the town proper of Hinatuan and nearby Lingig town of this same province while in its instrumental Intensities, Phivolcs said that intensity one was also registered in southernmost city of Bislig, also of Surigao Del Sur province.

The earthquake was tectonic in origin and the state agency is expecting aftershocks.

As of this writing, no damage nor casualty was reported, the Surigao del Sur Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) there said.

Surigao del Sur Gov. Alexander T. Pimentel already mobilized its rescue team and personnel of PDRRMC to look into the situation of residents in Hinatuan town, neighboring towns, and especially those living along the coastal areas.

Magnitude 5.6 quake shakes Surigao del Sur -- Phivolcs

By Arlie O. Calalo, Manila Times

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Surigao del Sur early Friday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

Tectonic in origin, the tremor took place around 2:54 a. m. some 31 kilometers northeast of the town of Cagwait, also in the same province, Phivolcs said in its 5 a. m. advisory.

Phivolcs chief Renato Solidum Jr. said that Intensity 4 was felt over Cagwait, Bayabas and San Agustin, Surigao del Sur while Intensity 3 over Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; and Rosario, Agusan del Sur.

He said Instrumental Intensity 3 was recorded in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur; and Nabunturan, Davao de Oro while Intensity 2 over Bislig City, Surigao del Sur; and Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte.

Intensity 1 was recorded in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental; Malaybalay City, Bukidnon; Surigao City; Abuyog, Leyte; and Malungon, Sarangani, Phivolcs said.

Solidum said both damage to infrastructure and aftershocks are possible from the latest quake.

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My Mindanao - Mein Mindanao!

I love the Philippines. I love to live here for good. I love Mindanao. Even having a terrible hectic schedule from time to time, I love to travel in Mindanao. That's not new. A lot of other expatriates do the same. Fact is, Mindanao is worth travelling around.

This island-region, situated down south of the Philippine archipelago is famous for its mega-biodicersity, exotic wilderness and culture-tourism destinations.

From east to west one can easily embrace several pristine waters of Mindanao's beaches, springs, rivers, and waterfalls; or be enthralled by the mysticism of the caves, the lithe grace of lake waters or the lush vegetations within the 'lungs of the earth' - the still vast and verdant forests.

I am just back from another trip tp Bukidnon. Yes, it has been terrible cool (cold?), foggy, and it pours cats and dogs. But I enjoyed the trip...! Even before I tried to clinch the challenging heights and thrilling trails of hills and mountains with their awesome cliffs, flora and fauna... .

Welcome to Mindanao! B'yahe ta Mindanaw!

 (Off to Surigao del Sur now...!!!)