Earthquake hits Iloilo, nearby provinces

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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. 

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