Earthquake hits Iloilo, nearby provinces
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake rocked Iloilo on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The earthquake struck at 8:27 a.m. at 14 kilometers southwest of San Joaquin town.
The tremor was of tectonic origin, and had a six-kilometer depth of focus.
Phivolcs said that the earthquake was also felt in other areas at various intensities:
Reported Intensity IV – Miagao, Iloilo
Reported Intensity III – Anini-y and Hamtic, Antique
Instrumental Intensity III – Anini-y, Antique
Instrumental Intensity II – Bago City and Sipalay City, Negros Occidental; San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
Instrumental Intensity I – Iloilo City; Valderrama, Antique
No aftershocks or damage were expected, Phivolcs added.
