Magnitude-5.6 Quake Hits Tawi-Tawi Area; Aftershocks Possible-Phivolcs

A 5.6-magnitude quake hit the Tawi-Tawi area in Mindanao before dawn Tuesday, prompting state seismologists to warn of possible aftershocks.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the tremor was recorded at 1:19 a.m.,with a tectonic origin.

In its initial bulletin, Phivolcs it said the epicenter was 16 km southwest of Simunul in Tawi-Tawi.

It added that the jolt was felt in:

Intensity IV: Simunul, Bongao and Panglima Sugala, Tawi-tawi; Siasi, Sulu
Intensity III: Languyan, Tawi-tawi; Maimbung, Sulu

While Phivolcs said no damage was likely, but aftershocks are possible.

Source: Phivolcs, GMA News Online