Earthquake of 4.3-magnitude sways Cagayan – Phivolcs

Earthquake of 4.3-magnitude sways Cagayan, says Phivolcs

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake shakes Cagayan province on Thursday, June 13, 2024, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). Photo from Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake shook Cagayan on Thursday morning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

In a bulletin, the state seismologist said the tectonic quake happened at 9:48 a.m. and that its epicenter was located east of Dalupiri Island in Cagayan while its depth of focus was at 15 kilometers.

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Phivolcs also said the temblor was felt at Intensity III the province’s Calayan town and Intensity I in Burgos, Ilocos Norte.

The earthquake, however, is neither expected to cause damage nor aftershocks, according to Phivolcs.

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