Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Cagwait, Surigao del Sur

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck in the waters off Cagwait, Surigao del Sur on Wednesday afternoon at 4:59 p.m., PHIVOLCS said. 

State seismologists said the earthquake of tectonic origin struck had a depth of 10 kilometers. 

#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeSurigaoDelSur#iFelt_SurigaoDelSurEarthquake
Earthquake Information No.1
Date and Time: 27 November 2024 – 04:59 PM
Magnitude = 5.0
Depth = 010 km
Location = 09.00°N, 126.52°E – 025 km N 69° E of Cagwait (Surigao Del Sur)https://t.co/cYHwQ8bm1D pic.twitter.com/eJdtjYol3V

— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) November 27, 2024

Intensities were reported in the following areas: 

• Intensity III – City of Tandag, Surigao del Sur 
• Intensity I – City of Bislig, Surigao del Sur 

While no damage is expected, PHIVOLCS advised of possible aftershocks. — Vince Angelo Ferreras/BM, GMA Integrated News