MANILA—A magnitude 4.1 earthquake jolted Leyte in the central Philippines on Tuesday afternoon, the country's seismology bureau said, the second tremor to hit the province in as many days.

A magnitude 5.5 temblor rattled Leyte early Monday, triggering aftershocks.

• Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts Leyte, nearby areas

Tuesday's quake happened at 2:51 p.m., seven kilometers northwest of the province. It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of one kilometer, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

Intensity 4, which may feel like when a heavy truck passes by, was felt in Naval, Biliran, while Intensity 2, which may cause hanging objects to swing slightly, was felt in the following areas: Tanauan, Barugo, Palo, Jaro, Tolosa, Dagami, San Miguel, Dulag, and Babatngon towns in Leyte, as well as in Tacloban City.

The following instrumental intensities were also reported:

Intensity IV - Ormoc City; Naval, Biliran
Intensity III - Palo, Leyte; Borongan City

The tremor was not expected to cause damage and aftershocks.