Magnitude 4.2 quake jolts Pintuyan, Southern Leyte
Based on Earthquake Information No.1 issued by DOST-PHIVOLCS, the earthquake struck at 1:36 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025.
The earthquake was located 09.91°N, 125.22°E - 004 km S 40° W of Pintuyan, Southern Leyte, at a depth of 10 kilometers, and is tectonic in origin.
"No damages expected, no aftershocks expected," the PHIVOLCS advisory reads.
Reported Intensities:
Instrumental Intensities:
Intensity IV - San Francisco, Southern Leyte
Intensity II - Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
Intensity I - Hilongos, Leyte; Malitbog and San Juan, Southern Leyte
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