MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 6.1 earthquake, followed by a weaker one few minutes apart jolted Surigao Del Sur on Monday morning. ADVERTISEMENTThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that the earthquake struck 66 kilometers northeast of Bayabas town at 6:13 a.m. A few minutes after, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 93 km northeast of Bayabas town at 6:21 a.m. Phivolcs said the second earthquake is an aftershock of the stronger earthquake earlier recorded in the province. RELATED STORIESADVERTISEMENT5.8 magnitude quake strikes Surigao del SurMagnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes Surigao del SurgsgRead NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 20, 2020 23:26 UTC