April 28, 2014

5.4 magnitude quake strikes off Ilocos Norte



MANILA, Philipines - A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Burgos, Ilocos Norte on Monday morning.


The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said the quake struck at 8:43 a.m., 169 kilometers northwest of Burgos town.


The quake, which was tectonic in origin, has a depth of 34 kilometers.


It was felt at Intensity 2 in Laoag City.


Phivolcs said it was expecting aftershocks.





Source: philstar.com - Nation

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