Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Canlaon City, Negros Oriental

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says that a magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Canlaon City in Negros Oriental on Wednesday at 3:58 a.m.

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook Canlaon City in Negros Oriental on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

According to Phivolcs, the earthquake happened at 3:58 a.m.

It was volcanic-tectonic in origin and had a depth of focus of one kilometer.

The epicenter was located northwest of Canlaon City.

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Phivolcs said that instrumental intensity II was recorded in La Carlota City, Negros Orriental.

It added that no damage to property or aftershocks are expected.