4.7 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Antique | Inquirer News

4.7 magnitude earthquake hits waters off Antique

By: - Reporter / @BPinlacINQ
/ 01:06 PM August 09, 2022

4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts waters off Antique

Image from Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs)

MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the waters off Antique on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

State seismologists recorded the tremor at 10:52 a.m., with its epicenter located 16 kilometers southwest of the town of Anini-y in Antique.

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It was tectonic in origin and had a depth of 18 kilometers, Phivolcs said.

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According to the agency, Intensity IV — characterized by “moderately strong” vibrations — was felt and recorded in Anini-y, Antique.

Aftershocks and significant damage from the said earthquake are not expected, Phivolcs further noted.

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