BREAK: Magnitude 4.2 earthquake rocks Bolinao, Pangasinan

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake rocked Bolinao, Pangasinan on Saturday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

In its earthquake bulletin, Phivolcs said the earthquake struck 9 kilometers (km) southeast of Bolinao, Pangasinan at 1:37 p.m.

The earthquake was of tectonic origin and had a depth of 26 km.

Phivolcs added that the tremor was also felt at Intensity I in Dagupan City.

Phivolcs said no aftershocks and damage will be expected from the earthquake.  (Editor: Mike U. Frialde)

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