A magnitude 6.7 earthquake jolted Cebu Tuesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.
In its latest update, Phivolcs said the tectonic earthquake occurred at 9:59 p.m.
Its epicenter was located 17 kilometers northeast of Bogo City, Cebu, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Phivolcs reported the following intensities in affected areas:
Intensity III- San Fernando, CEBU
Intensity II- Laoang, NORTHERN SAMAR
Instrumental intensity IV was also recorded in Cebu City, Cebu, and Villaba, Leyte.
Phivolcs said aftershocks and damage to properties are expected./mcm