Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rocks Ilocos Norte

 

 

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted Ilocos Norte late Thursday evening, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

According to state seismologists, the tremor’s epicenter was eight kilometers southeast of the town of Burgos. It was recorded at 11:05 p.m.

The earthquake was tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of 22 kilometers, Phivolcs said in its bulletin.

The agency noted that the following intensities were felt in these areas:

Intensity V or “strong” vibrations — Adams, Bacarra, Bangui, Burgos, City of Laoag, Pagudpud, and Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
Intensity IV or “moderately strong” vibra…

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