Magnitude 4.4 quake jolts Zambales

Image from Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.4 quake hit Zambales on Tuesday afternoon, the Philippine Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said the quake was recorded at 5:42 p.m., with its epicenter located 49 kilometers southwest of San Felipe town in Zambales.

The quake, of tectonic origin, had a depth of 17 kilometers.

Phivolcs said no damage and aftershocks were expected following the quake.

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