Magnitude 4.8 quake rocks Zambales
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Zambales province and was felt in nearby areas in Luzon Wednesday morning, state seismologists said.
Phivolcs said the epicenter of the earthquake—tectonic in origin—was located 7 kilometers northwest of Cabangan town. It jolted the area at around 8:28 a.m.
The quake was felt at Intensity IV (moderately strong) in San Felipe, Zambales, while it was felt at Intensity III (weak) in Quezon City and Malabon City.
The following instrumental intensities were also reported:
- Intensity III (weak) – Olongapo City, Zambales
- Intensity I (scarcely perceptible) – Quezon City, Marikina City, Malolos City in Bulacan, Gapan City in Nueva Ecija and Guagua in Pampanga
Phivolcs said aftershocks and damage were not expected from the quake. — Gaea Katreena Cabico
Get the latest updates on the earthquake here.
Phivolcs says a magnitude 3.5 earthquake hit San Francisco, Quezon at 11:41 a.m. Saturday.
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Lubang, Occidental Mindoro Friday afternoon, state seismologists say.
Phivolcs says the earthquake, which was tectonic in origin, was felt at around 4:37 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Intensity was was felt in Calatagan, Batangas.
#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeOccidentalMindoro#iFelt_OccidentalMindoroEarthquake
— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) December 25, 2020
Earthquake Information No.1
Date and Time: 25 Dec 2020 - 04:37 PM
Magnitude = 4.3
Depth = 004 kilometers
Location = 13.81N, 119.99E - 015 km S 70° W of Lubang (Occidental Mindorohttps://t.co/atbTC5fOGX pic.twitter.com/TP2CqbFGSj
Phivolcs say a magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit Sarangani, Davao Occidental at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon at around 10:37 p.m., Phivolcs says Monday night.
As of writing time, there are no reported intensities yet but the quake was tectonic in origin.
#EarthquakePH #EarthquakeSorsogon
— PHIVOLCS-DOST (@phivolcs_dost) December 7, 2020
Earthquake Information No.1
Date and Time: 07 Dec 2020 - 10:37 PM
Magnitude = 6.4
Depth = 030 kilometers
Location = 13.09N, 124.54E - 038 km N 82° E of Prieto Diaz (Sorsogon)https://t.co/1EhhHlSdR5 pic.twitter.com/f73DiIPW4R
Phivolcs says a magnitude 4.5 earthquake hits Mabini, Batangas at 1:25 p.m. on Thursday.
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