MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Eastern Samar on Sunday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.
According to Phivolcs, a tremor that was tectonic in origin happened at 2:24 p.m. in Hernani, Eastern Samar.
No damage was reported but aftershocks are expected.
Reported intensities:
Intensity III - Tacloban City; Babatngon, Barugo, Leyte
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity III - Borongan City
Intensity II - Palo City