Magnitude 4.1 quake strikes off Isabela

By: Luisa Cabato - 6 months ago

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says a magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit near the waters of Divilacan, Isabela at 6:06 p.m. on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of Phivolcs)

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that a magnitude 4.1 earthquake hit the waters of Divilacan, Isabela at 6:06 p.m. on Wednesday. (Image courtesy of Phivolcs)

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude-4.1 earthquake struck the waters of Divilacan, Isabela, on Wednesday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

It was recorded at 6:06 p.m. some 34 kilometers (km) northeast of Divilacan.

The shallow tremor had a depth of focus of one kilometer and was tectonic in origin.

It was felt at Intensity II in Divilacan and Maconacon in Isabela.

Phivolcs added that no aftershock or damage to property are expected.