Magnitude 4.0 quake rattles parts of Camarines Sur, Norte

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Camarines Sur on Friday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported.

Phivolcs said the quake was recorded at 8:23 a.m., with its epicenter located 26 kilometers northeast of the municipality of Garchitorena.

The earthquake, which was of tectonic origin, had a depth of nine kilometers.

According to Phivolcs, the earthquake was felt at Intensity III in Pili, Camarines Sur and Intensity I in Sipocot, Camarines Sur and Daet, Camarines Norte.

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

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