Magnitude 5.4 quake hits Mindanao

MANILA, Philippines - A magnitude 5.4 quake jolted parts of Mindanao yesterday, but state seismologists said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tremor struck some 15 kilometers southwest of Malimono, Surigao del Norte at around 1:30 p.m.

It was felt at Intensity 5 in Placer, Surigao del Norte; Intensity 4 in Surigao City and Intensity 3 in Butuan City.

Phivolcs said an Intensity 5 quake is felt indoors and outdoors.

“Strong shaking and rocking (are) felt throughout (the) building,” it said.

Phivolcs said no tsunami warning was issued after the quake but people should be prepared for possible aftershocks.