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The latest Phivolcs bulletin also added the following reported earthquake intensities: Intensity VI: San Francisco, Southern Leyte Intensity V: Anahawan, Hinunangan, Hinundayan, Libagon.

There were no immediate reports of injuries from either tremor. San Francisco police chief Barnie Catig said the earthquake in the town was brief but strong. "Some of the picture frames in our ...