Earthquake jolts Surigao del Sur

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake jolted Surigao del Sur yesterday afternoon, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. 

Phivolcs said the quake occurred at 1:23 p.m. and its epicenter was located seven kilometers south of Cagwait town.

State seismologists said the temblor was tectonic in origin. 

Instrumental intensity 2 was recorded in Tandag City. 

The quake was not expected to cause damage to property or generate aftershocks.