5.2-magnitude quake strikes off Batanes early Wednesday, Jan. 19

(Eagle News) – -A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck off Batanes early Wednesday, Jan. 19. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 3:10 a.m. It had its epicenter 53 kilometers northeast of Itbayat. The depth of focus was 187 kilometers. The following intensities  were reported: Intensity III – Itbayat, Batanes No damage to property were reported but aftershocks were expected.