Magnitude 4.8 quake hits Camarines Norte; aftershocks, damage likely – Phivolcs

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocks Camarines Norte

Photo from Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Camarines Norte on Tuesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The temblor was felt even in Metro Manila.

According to the Phivolcs, the quake hit at 5:57 a.m. with its epicenter located 12 kilometers southeast of  Tinaga Island in the municipality of Vinzons. It added that the tectonic earthquake had a depth of focus of one kilometer.

It also described it as “strong,” registering up to Intensity V on the Richter scale in Camarines Norte.

Authorities cautioned that damage and aftershocks may be expected.

Other affected areas posted the following Intensities and Instrumental Intensities:

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