Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Batangas
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Batangas on Monday night, said the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs).
According to Phivolcs, the epicenter of the quake was located 4 kilometers northeast of Tingloy, Batangas.
This aftershock was tectonic in origin and was recorded at exactly 10:59 p.m. with a depth of 11 kilometers.
Following are the reported Intensities:
- Intensity III – Tagaytay City; Malvar, Batangas
- Intensity II- Tanauan City, Batangas
Meanwhile, instrumental intensities were also recorded in the following areas:
- Intensity III – Batangas City, Batangas
- Intensity II – Tagaytay City; Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
- Intensity I – Calatagan, Batangas; Magallanes, Cavite; San Pablo, Laguna; Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro
Phivolcs assured that this earthquake was not expected to cause damage or aftershock.
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