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Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts waters off Surigao del Norte
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Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts waters off Surigao del Norte

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the waters off Surigao del Norte in the Philippines on Monday afternoon, according to reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor, classified as tectonic in origin, occurred at 12:04 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 37 kilometers northeast of General Luna, Surigao del Norte. No immediate damage or casualties were reported, but residents in nearby areas felt the shaking. Phivolcs has been monitoring the situation closely and has advised coastal communities to remain vigilant due to the potential for aftershocks.

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Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts waters off Surigao del Norte

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the waters off Surigao del Norte in the Philippines on Monday afternoon, according to reports from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). The tremor, classified as tectonic in origin, occurred at 12:04 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located 37 kilometers northeast of General Luna, Surigao del Norte. No immediate damage or casualties were reported, but residents in nearby areas felt the shaking. Phivolcs has been monitoring the situation closely and has advised coastal communities to remain vigilant due to the potential for aftershocks.

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