Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Balangiga in Eastern Samar

Eastern Samar Earthquake

On Monday, July 1, 2024, at 1:22 PM, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled Abuyog in Leyte, Philippines. The tremor’s epicenter was pinpointed at coordinates 10.83°N, 125.44°E, approximately 31 kilometers south of Balangiga in Eastern Samar. This significant seismic event has prompted immediate attention and response from local authorities and residents alike. Shortly after the quake, … Read more