Phivolcs: 4.3-magnitude quake hits Babuyan Island
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says a magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit Babuyan Island in Calayan, Cagayan, at 8:11 p.m. on Friday. Image from DOST/ Phivolcs
MANILA, Philippines – A magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit Babuyan Island in Calayan, Cagayan, on Friday evening, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
The temblor occurred at 8:11 p.m. and was located 13 kilometers (kms) southeast of the island.
ADVERTISEMENT
READ: Earthquake of 5.0-magnitude hits Davao Occidental waters
FEATURED STORIES
Phivolcs said it was tectonic in origin, with a depth of focus of 17 kms.
No instrumental or reporter intensities were recorded.
There is also no aftershock of damage to property expected from the tremor, said Phivolcs.
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.
READ NEXT
EDITORS' PICK
