Manila: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake jolted Cebu on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The tectonic quake struck 17 kilometers southeast of Bogo City at around 3:22 p.m. and was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers.
According to Philippines News Agency, Phivolcs logged various instrumental intensities across the region. Intensity IV was recorded in San Francisco, Cebu as well as Hilongos and Villaba in Leyte. Meanwhile, Intensity III was noted in Liloan, Talisay, Cebu City, Lapu-lapu City, Isabel, Baybay, Carigara, Ormoc City, Abuyog, Leyte, Esperanza, Masbate, and Hinundayan, Southern Leyte.
Instrumental Intensity II was observed in Kawayan and Naval, Biliran; Roxas City, Capiz; Carcar, San Fernando, Argao, and Asturias, Cebu; Iloilo City; Dulag, Alangalang, and Palo, Leyte; La Carlota City, Negros Occidental; Silago, and Sogod, Southern Leyte. Intensity I was recorded in Tapaz, Capiz; Borongan City, Eastern Samar; Jordan, Guimaras; Passi City, Iloilo; Aroroy and Cataingan in Masbate; Bacolod City, Negros Occidental; and Gandara, Samar.
Phivolcs explained that instrumental intensity is measured using an intensity meter that assesses ground acceleration. They also mentioned that both aftershocks and damage are expected as a result of the earthquake.
