Magnitude 5.1 quake jolts off Cebu

Metro Manila, Philippines – A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off Cebu on Sunday, Sept. 29, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.

PHIVOLCS upgraded the quake as it was initially magnitude 5.

Based on PHIVOLCS’ bulletin, the tremor, with a 11-kilometer depth, hit 16 kilometers southwest of Poro town at 2:53 p.m.

The quake was tectonic in origin.

Intensities were felt in the following areas:

Intensity 4

+Poro and Talisay in Cebu

+Candijay, Duero, Inabanga, President Carlos P. Garcia, San Miguel, Sierra Bullones, and Talibon in Bohol

+Baybay City, Hilongos, Hindang, and Matalom in Leyte

Intensity 3

+San Fernando in Cebu

+Garcia Hernandez in Bohol

+Albuera, Merida, and Palompon, and Ormoc City in Leyte

+Sogod in Southern Leyte

Intensity 2

+Argao in Cebu

+Isabel, Javier, and Villaba in Leyte

+Hinunangan and Hinundayan in Southern Leyte

Intensity 1

+Carigara, Dulag, and Matag-ob in Leyte

Aftershocks may occur while damage is not expected.