Phivolcs records 379 aftershocks after Cebu Quake

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported 379 aftershocks following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck off the coast of Cebu on Tuesday night.

As of 4 a.m. Wednesday, at least 100 of these aftershocks were located, with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 4.8.

The quake’s epicenter was traced 21 kilometers northeast of Bogo City, Cebu.

Intensity V was felt in Argao, Cebu; Sipalay City, Negros Occidental; Lapu-Lapu City; and Tacloban City.

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