2.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts San Jose, Dinagat Islands (Thursday, April 5, 2012)

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake rocks San Jose, Dinagat Islands Thursday evening, April 5, 2012 the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said.


The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake was tectonic in origin and was recorded at 07:59:43 PM .

In its bulletin, Phivolcs said the epicenter was traced to 09.92°N, 125.52°E - 012 km S 28° W of San Jose (Dinagat).

Phivolcs said the quake was felt at Intensity II in San Jose, Dinagat.

It also said no damage or aftershock was expected from the quake.

No casualties or damages were reported as of this posting.