Surigao del Norte mayor orders safety sweeps after magnitude 6.0 quake

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur—The local government of General Luna, a town in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province, implemented precautionary measures following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck off the town’s coast Friday morning. READ: Magnitude 6.2 earthquake rocks Surigao del Norte The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) recorded the quake at 7:03 a.m. at a depth of 10 kilometers. No tsunami warning has been issued, but local officials have taken precautionary steps to ensure the safety of residents. Mayor Johnson Sajulga announced the suspension of classes at all levels until further notice. Inter-island travel, port operations, […]... Keep on reading: Surigao del Norte mayor orders safety sweeps after magnitude 6.0 quake