Masbate hit by magnitude 3.8 earthquake


MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck Masbate on Tuesday afternoon, the state seismology bureau reported. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs), the tectonic earthquake was northeast of Masbate City and had a depth of focus of seven kilometers. The following intensities were felt in the locations below: Intensity IV Masbate – city of Masbate Intensity II  Masbate – Aroroy, Batuan, and Monreal Intensity I  Masbate – Palanas, Mandaon and Mobo Meanwhile, the following intensities were recorded by Phivolcs: Intensity IV Masbate – City of Masbate Intensity III  Masbate – Milagros and Monreal Intensity II  Masbate – Aroroy Intensity I Albay – city of Legazpi Phivolcs does not expect damage or aftershocks from the tremor. RELATED STORIES: Strong quake shakes Afghanistan again a week after devastating tremors Phivolcs: Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits Calaca town in Batangas APL/abc

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