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A magnitude 5.9 earthquake jolted San Francisco, Southern Leyte on Thursday morning, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). In its bulletin, PHIVOLCS said the earthquake occurred at 07:39 a.m. The earthquake had a depth of focus of 10 kilometers and was tectonic in origin, according to the PHIVOLCS.

MANILA, Philippines — A 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Southern Leyte at 7:39 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, according to Phivolcs. In its second bulletin, Phivolcs downgraded the magnitude from 5.9 to 5.8. The quake, classified as strong, could cause slight damage to buildings, roads and other structures.

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) will extend shelter assistance to families badly affected by the Jan. 23 magnitude 5.8 earthquake in San Francisco, Southern Leyte province. The local government unit (LGU) has been tasked with classifying all damaged houses to find out who

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the central Philippines near San Francisco in Leyte province. The tremor had a depth of 10 km and was brief yet strong, with minor disruptions reported. While immediate damage was absent,

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