Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Leyte

Ryan Macasero

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Leyte
The jolt was felt all the way in Cebu City and towns across the northern end of the island


CEBU CITY, Philippines – A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Leyte early morning on Monday, March 2 at around 5:20 am.

The earthquake’s epicenter was in Capoocan, Leyte, and had a depth of 13 kilometers.

According to Phivolcs, an intensity V earthquake was felt in Pastrana, Leyte, while an intensity IV was reported in Palo.

Bago City in Negros Occidental reported an intensity II, while Masbate and Roxas City reported an intensity I.

The jolt was felt all the way in Cebu City and towns across the northern end of the island.

Phivolcs expects property damage and aftershocks, although no injuries have been reported so far. – Rappler.com

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Ryan Macasero

Ryan covers social welfare for Rappler. He started at Rappler as social media producer in 2013, and later took on various roles for the company: editor for the #BalikBayan section, correspondent in Cebu, and general assignments reporter in the Visayas region. He graduated from California State University, East Bay, with a degree in international studies and a minor in political science. Outside of work, Ryan performs spoken word poetry and loves attending local music gigs. Follow him on Twitter @ryanmacasero or drop him leads for stories at ryan.macasero@rappler.com