Overview
- The earthquake, recorded by PHIVOLCS and the USGS, struck near San Julian in Eastern Samar on Monday afternoon local time.
- Shaking lasted about 30 seconds and led to evacuations at a local government office and a police station, according to officials.
- Disaster officers reported superficial cracks in some buildings, with no confirmed injuries or major damage so far.
- PHIVOLCS cautioned about aftershocks, and agencies reported no tsunami threat from the event.
- Depth readings ranged from about 56 km to 73 km, which can blunt surface damage in the quake‑prone Philippines on the Pacific Ring of Fire.