TWO earthquakes hit the town of Burgos, Surigao del Norte just a few minutes apart Sunday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.9, was recorded at exactly 10:59 a.m. Intensity IV was recorded in Burgos and Sta. Monica, while Intensity III was felt in Dapa, San Isidro and General Luna, in Surigao del Norte.
Intensity II was felt in Hinunangan, and Silago, in Southern Leyte; Surigao City and Socorro in Surigao del Norte.
The second earthquake, also in the town of Burgos, had a magnitude of 5.8 and occurred at 11:20 a.m. The earthquake recorded Intensity III in Dapat and General Luna towns, also in Surigao del Norte.
Both earthquakes were tectonic in origin.
There were no immediate reports of casualty or damage to property.
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